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Akshay Kumar Biography

About Akshay Kumar

Birth Name: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, called as Akshay Kumar in Bollywood

He is known as the Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood. He is known for his action films which made roars in the B town. He is called as Akshay Kumar in Bollywood.

Date Of Birth: 9 September, 1967

Height: 5.11'

Biography:

Akshay Kumar who started of his career in 1990's has more than 100 films to his credit. Akshay Kumar is better known as the Khiladi Kumar in Bollywood. Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar to a Punjabi family. He was raised in Delhi's Chandini Chowk before moving to Mumbai. He has obtained Black Belt in Taekwondo.
 
He started modeling in his early age and then later he was offered a role by producer Pramod Chakravarthy for the movie Deedar. He made his Bollywood debut in 1991 with the film Saugandh which crashed at the box office. Later he gave series of hits which include Main Khiladi Tu Annari, Mohra and Dillagi. With these films he was named as the action hero of Bollywood.

In 200 Akshay shed is action hero image and tried his luck in comedy films. Fortunately it worked for him and he gave hits like Hera Pheri, Aawara, Pagal, Deewana, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag and many more.

2006 was considered as the most successful year for Akshay Kumar. He delivered back to back hit films like Namastey London (2006), Heyy Baby (2006) and Welcome (2007).

Unfortunately after 2007, his career went for a toss. All his big budget films like  Chandni Chowk To China, Blue, De Dana Dan didn't work at the box office. His recently released film Tees Maar Khan proved to be a disaster.

After making all the fame in Bollywood he went on to host Khatron Ke Khiladi in Colors. His presence in the show indeed raised the TRP's of the channel.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna also owns a production company called Hari Om  Entertainment Co. He is presently filming for Housefull 2 in London.

Personal Life:

Akshay Kumar has dated Shilpa Shatty and Raveena Tandon. Later he got married to Twinkle Khanna on14 January, 2011. She is the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. Their son named Aarav was born in September 2002.

Controversy:

Akshay Kumar was in controversy when his wife Twinkle unbuttoned the top button of his jeans in Lakme Fashion Week.  Apparently, Kumar, who walked the ramp to promote Levi's 'unbuttoned' line of jeans, had walked up to his wife Twinkle and had top button of his jeans opened by her. Social worker Anil Nair has filed the complaint, in which he claimed to have been 'offended' by Kumar's act.


Box Office Collection:

Housefull: Rs 64 crore (3 days)

Filmography:

As An Actor

    Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 (August 17, 2012) (Announced) Housefull 2 (June 1, 2012) (Under Production) Rowdy Rathore (2012) (Under Production) Desi Boyz (November 18, 2011) (Under Production) Breakaway (September 23, 2011) (Under Production) ... As Himself Chalo Dilli (April 29, 2011) (Released) ... Vikram Singh Rana (Cameo) Thank You (April 8, 2011) (Released) ... Kishan Patiala House (February 11, 2011) (Released) ... Parghat Singh Kahlon Aka Gattu Joker (2011) (To Go On Floor) Hera Pheri 4 (2011) (Stuck/On Hold) Hello India (2011) (Completed) Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released) ... Tabrez Mirza Khan Action Replayy (November 5, 2010) (Released) ... Kishen Khatta Meetha (July 23, 2010) (Released) ... Sachin Tichkule Housefull (April 30, 2010) (Released) ... Aarush Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (April 9, 2010) (Released) ... As Himself De Dana Dan (November 27, 2009) (Released) ... Nitin Bankar Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released) ... Aarav Kambakkht Ishq (July 3, 2009) (Released) ... Viraj Shergill 8x10 Tasveer (April 3, 2009) (Released) ... Jai Puri / Jeet Puri Chandni Chowk To China (January 16, 2009) (Released) ... Siddhu Sharma Jumbo (December 25, 2008) (Released) ... Voice Over Of Jumbo Singh Is Kinng (August 8, 2008) (Released) ... Happy Singh Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released) ... Bachchan Pandey Welcome (December 21, 2007) (Released) ... Rajiv Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ... Himself (Special Appearance) Bhool Bhulaiyaa (October 12, 2007) (Released) ... Dr. Aditya Shrivastav Heyy Babyy (August 24, 2007) (Released) ... Aroush Namastey London (March 23, 2007) (Released) ... Arjun Bhagam Bhag (December 22, 2006) (Released) ... Bunty Jaan-E-Mann (October 20, 2006) (Released) ... Agastya Rao Phir Hera Pheri (June 9, 2006) (Released) ... Raju Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (April 14, 2006) (Released) ... Aditya Malhotra Mere Jeevan Saathi (February 3, 2006) (Released) ... Vicky Family - Ties Of Blood (January 12, 2006) (Released) ... Shekhar Bhatia Dosti - Friends Forever (December 23, 2005) (Released) ... Raj Deewane Huye Paagal (November 25, 2005) (Released) ... Rocky Garam Masala (November 2, 2005) (Released) ... Mac Waqt - Race Against Time (April 22, 2005) (Released) ... Aditya Bewafaa (February 25, 2005) (Released) ... Raja Insan (January 14, 2005) (Released) ... Amjad Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2005) (Released) ... Inspector Ajay Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo (December 24, 2004) (Released) ... Major Rajeev Aitraaz (November 12, 2004) (Released) ... Raj Malhotra Hatya - The Murderer (October 15, 2004) (Released) ... Ravi Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (July 30, 2004) (Released) ... Sunny Khurana/Khosla/Arun Aan - Men At Work (June 4, 2004) (Released) ... DCP Hari Om Patnaik Police Force (May 28, 2004) (Released) ... Vijay Khakee (January 23, 2004) (Released) ... Sr. Insp. Shekhar Sachdev Andaaz (May 23, 2003) (Released) ... Raj Malhotra Talaash... The Hunt Begins (January 3, 2003) (Released) ... Arjun Jaani Dushman (August 16, 2002) (Released) ... Atul Awara Paagal Deewana (June 21, 2002) (Released) ... Guru Gulab Khatri Aankhen (April 5, 2002) (Released) ... Vishwas Prajapati Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (February 15, 2002) (Released) ... Raj Malhotra Ajnabee (September 22, 2001) (Released) ... Vikram Bajaj (Vicky) Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (May 18, 2001) (Released) ... Ajay Kapoor Khiladi 420 (December 29, 2000) (Released) ... Dev Kumar/Anand Kumar Dhadkan (August 11, 2000) (Released) ... Ram Hera Pheri (March 31, 2000) (Released) ... Raju Jaanwar (December 23, 1999) (Released) ... Badshah/Bapu Lohar Sangharsh (September 3, 1999) (Released) ... Professor Aman Varma Zulmi (April 16, 1999) (Released) ... Raj International Khiladi (March 26, 1999) (Released) ... Devraj/Rahul Aarzoo (March 19, 1999) (Released) ... Vijay Khanna Barood (August 7, 1998) (Released) ... Jai Sharma Angaarey (July 24, 1998) (Released) ... Amar Keemat:They Are Back (April 10, 1998) (Released) ... Dev Aflatoon (December 19, 1997) (Released) ... Rocky/Raja/Parimal Chaturvedi Dil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released) ... Ajay (Guest Appearance) Mr And Mrs Khiladi (October 10, 1997) (Released) ... Raja Taraazu (August 1, 1997) (Released) ... Inspector Ram Yadav Daava (July 18, 1997) (Released) ... Inspector Arjun Insaaf (May 30, 1997) (Released) ... Vikram Lahu Ke Do Rang (March 21, 1997) (Released) ... Sikandar Davai Sapoot (November 8, 1996) (Released) ... Prem Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (June 14, 1996) (Released) ... Akshay Malhotra Tu Chor Main Sipahi (May 10, 1996) (Released) ... Amar Varma Sabse Bada Khiladi (June 9, 1995) (Released) ... Vijay Kumar Nazar Ke Samne (June 2, 1995) (Released) ... Jay Kumar Maidan-E-Jung (April 14, 1995) (Released) ... Karan Paandav (March 3, 1995) (Released) ... Vijay Hum Hain Bemisal (December 16, 1994) (Released) ... Vijay Sinha Zaalim (December 9, 1994) (Released) ... Ravi Zakhmi Dil (November 25, 1994) (Released) ... Jayadev Anand Suhaag (November 4, 1994) (Released) ... Raj Amaanat (October 14, 1994) (Released) ... Amar Ikke Pe Ikka (October 11, 1994) (Released) ... Rajiv Main Khiladi Tu Anadi (September 23, 1994) (Released) ... Karan Joglekar Mohra (July 1, 1994) (Released) ... Amar Saxena Jai Kishan (June 10, 1994) (Released) ... Jai Verma/Kishen Yeh Dillagi (May 6, 1994) (Released) ... Vijay Saigal Elaan (January 21, 1994) (Released) ... Vishal Chaudhry Sainik (September 10, 1993) (Released) ... Lieutenant Suraj Dutt Waqt Hamara Hai (July 2, 1993) (Released) ... Vikas Kayda Kanoon (June 11, 1993) (Released) ... Daud Dil Ke Baazi (May 7, 1993) (Released) ... Vijay Ashant (1993) (Released) Deedar (August 14, 1992) (Released) ... Anand Malhotra Mr Bond (April 16, 1992) (Released) ... Mr. Bond Khiladi (January 5, 1992) (Released) ... Raj Malhotra Dancer (August 23, 1991) (Released) ... Raja
  1. Saugandh (January 25, 1991) (Released) ... Shiva

Playback Singer:

    Chandni Chowk To China (January 16, 2009) (Released) Singh Is Kinng (August 8, 2008) (Released) Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released)
  1. Ajnabee (September 22, 2001) (Released)

Producer:

    Breakaway (September 23, 2011) (Under Production) Joker (2011) (To Go On Floor)
  1. Khatta Meetha (July 23, 2010) (Released)

Awards:

Winner: Screen Award for Best Popular Actor Award (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Winner: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2008)

Movie: Namastey London

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005)

Movie: Garam Masala

Winner: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2001)

Movie: Ajnabee

Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2011)

Movie: Housefull

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011)

Movie: Tees Maar Khan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011)

Movie: Housefull

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011)

Movie: Tees Maar Khan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011)

Movie: Housefull

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In Popular Category (Male) (2010)

Movie: De Dana Dan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor (2010)

Movie: 8x10 Tasveer

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2010)

Movie: De Dana Dan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2010)

Movie: Blue

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Leading Role (2009)

Movie: Singh Is Kinng

Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2008)

Movie: Heyy Babyy

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2008)

Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Nominated: IIFA Award for Performance In A Leading Role (Male) (2008)

Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor (2008)

Movie: Namastey London

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2007)

Movie: Namastey London

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2006)

Movie: Garam Masala

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2006)

Movie: Garam Masala

Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2005)

Movie: Race Against Time

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2005)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor (2005)

Movie: Race Against Time

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2005)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2004)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2004)

Movie: Khakee

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2004)

Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1997)

Movie: Dil To Pagal Hai

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1994)

Movie: Yeh Dillagi