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Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia on 9 September 1967, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor and film producer, known for his prolific work in the Hindi cinema. Known in the media as 'Khiladi Kumar', he has carved out an illustrious career spanning over three decades, during which he has appeared in more than 150 films. He started his career in 1991 with 'Saugandh', and first tasted commercial success the following year with the action thriller 'Khiladi'. Over the years, he has won numerous awards including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 2009.
Born in Delhi, India and later acquiring Canadian citizenship (2011-2023), Akshay is recognized as one of the most prolific actors in the Indian cinema, demonstrating his versatility through numerous romantic, action, and slapstick comic performances. Forbes included him in their lists of both highest-paid celebrities and highest-paid actors globally from 2015 to 2020. His striking presence and wide-ranging roles in films such as 'Mohra', 'Dhadkan', 'Hera Pheri', and 'Garam Masala', to name just a few, further underline his status as a leading figure in the Indian film industry. His mainstream success continued to soar with four consecutive box-office hits in 2007, followed by critically acclaimed roles. His role in 'Rustom' won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. He also gained recognition for his self-produced social films 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Pad Man'. Alongside his acting career, Akshay also served as a stunt actor and set up martial arts training schools for women's safety in India.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
Born: Delhi, India
Citizenship: Indian (1967–2011; 2023–present), Canadian (2011–2023)
Birthday: September 9, 1967
Occupations: Actor, Film Producer
Years Active: 1991-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Twinkle Khanna
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Movies Featuring Akshay Kumar
Inside Man: Most Wanted
Unlocked
Kesari
Chandni Chowk to China
Pad Man
Ram Setu
Gold
Selfiee
Sooryavanshi
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Samrat Prithviraj
Mission Mangal
Housefull
Action Replayy
Tees Maar Khan
Khiladi 786
Bombay Talkies
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
Bhaji in Problem
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Khatta Meetha
Chalo Dilli
Desi Boyz
Housefull 2
OMG: Oh My God!
Patiala House
Breakaway
Thank You
Baby
Gabbar Is Back
It’s Entertainment
The Shaukeens
Legacy
Brothers
Airlift
Rustom
Jolly LLB 2
Toilet: A Love Story
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Hey Bro
Housefull 3
2.0
Simmba
Housefull 4
Good Newwz
Hera Pheri
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
Aankhen
Awara Paagal Deewana
Blank
Khiladi 420
Ajnabee
Talaash: The Hunt Begins
Andaaz
Khakee
Police Force: An Inside Story
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Hatya: The Murder
Aitraaz
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Singh Is Bliing
Insan
Bewafaa
Waqt
Family: Ties of Blood
Phir Hera Pheri
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Om Shanti Om
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Aan: Men at Work
Garam Masala
Dhadkan
Deewane Huye Paagal
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Bhagam Bhag
Namastey London
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Jaan-E-Mann
Heyy Babyy
Welcome
Saugandh
Dancer
Bell Bottom
Atrangi Re
Raksha Bandhan
Double Blind
Bachchhan Paandey
Dancer
Laxmii
Kayda Kanoon
Khiladi
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
Ikke Pe Ikka
Deedar
Waqt Hamara Hai
Zulmi
Amaanat
Elaan
Daava
Sainik
Jaanwar
Sabse Bada Khiladi
Nazar Ke Samne
Mr. Bond
Barood
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Ashaant
Yeh Dillagi
Zaalim
Aarzoo
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Sapoot
Dil Ki Baazi
Jai Kishen
Sangharsh
Insaaf: The Final Justice
Jumbo
Stree 2
Paandav
Mission Raniganj
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Kambakkht Ishq
An Action Hero
Suhaag
Angaaray
OMG 2
De Dana Dan
Sky Force
8 x 10 Tasveer
Mohra
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Housefull 5
Cuttputlli
Zakhmi Dil
Beautiful Disaster
Sarfira
Aflatoon
International Khiladi
Singham Again
Dil To Pagal Hai
Keemat
Maidan-E-Jung
Singh Is Kinng
Career Timeline
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2025
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Chettur Sankaran Nair
Sky Force
Kumar Om Ahuja 'Tiger'
Housefull 5
Julius / Jolly No. 3
2024
Stree 2
Udaybhan's Descendent
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan
Sarfira
Vir Mhatre
Singham Again
Veer Sooryavanshi
2023
Selfiee
Vijay Kumar
Double Blind
Amir
Mission Raniganj
Jaswant Singh Gill
OMG 2
The Messenger
Beautiful Disaster
Adam
2022
Ram Setu
Dr. Aryan Kulshrestha
Samrat Prithviraj
Prithviraj Chauhan
Raksha Bandhan
Lala Kedarnath
Bachchhan Paandey
Bachchhan Paandey
An Action Hero
Senior actor
Cuttputlli
SI Arjan Sethi
2021
Sooryavanshi
Veer Sooryavanshi
Bell Bottom
Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom
Atrangi Re
Sajjad Ali Khan
2019
Inside Man: Most Wanted
Ansh Ramachandra
Kesari
Havildar Ishar Singh
Mission Mangal
Rakesh Dhawan
Housefull 4
Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
Good Newwz
Varun Batra
Blank
Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song
2017
Unlocked
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Jolly LLB 2
Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
Toilet: A Love Story
Keshav Sharma
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Mega-Destroyer First Order Monitor
2015
Baby
Ajay Singh Rajput
Gabbar Is Back
Professor Aditya / Gabbar
Legacy
Cam
Brothers
David Fernandez
Hey Bro
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
Singh Is Bliing
Raftaar Singh
2013
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
Shoaib Khan
Bhaji in Problem
Bakshay Kumar
2012
Khiladi 786
Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
Housefull 2
Jolly 1 / Sunny
OMG: Oh My God!
Krishna
2011
Chalo Dilli
Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
Desi Boyz
Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco)
Patiala House
Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
Breakaway
Akshay Kumar
Thank You
Kishen
2010
Housefull
Aarush Awasthi
Action Replayy
Kishen Chopra
Tees Maar Khan
Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Himself
Khatta Meetha
Sachin Tichkule
2009
Chandni Chowk to China
Kambakkht Ishq
Viraj Shergill
De Dana Dan
Nitin Bankar
8 x 10 Tasveer
Jai Puri/Jeet Puri
2007
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Dr. Aditya 'Adit' Shrivastav
Om Shanti Om
Self (uncredited)
Namastey London
Arjun Ballu Singh
Heyy Babyy
Aroush Mehra
Welcome
Rajiv
2006
Family: Ties of Blood
Shekhar K. Bhatia
Phir Hera Pheri
Raju
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Vicky
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Aditya Malhotra
Bhagam Bhag
Bunty
Jaan-E-Mann
Agastya Rao
2005
Insan
Amjad
Bewafaa
Raja
Waqt
Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
Garam Masala
Makrand "Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya
Deewane Huye Paagal
Rocky Hiranandani
2004
Khakee
Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma
Police Force: An Inside Story
Vijay Singh
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Inspector Ajay
Hatya: The Murder
Ravi R. Lal
Aitraaz
Raj Malhotra
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major Rajeev Singh
Aan: Men at Work
DCP Hari Om Patnaik
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Sunny Khurana
2002
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
Raj Malhotra
Aankhen
Vishwas Prajapati
Awara Paagal Deewana
Guru Gulab Khatri
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Atul Aggarwal
1999
Zulmi
Raj
Jaanwar
Badshah / Bapu Lohar
Aarzoo
Vijay
Sangharsh
Professor Aman Verma
International Khiladi
Rahul 'Devraj'
1997
Daava
Inspector Arjun
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Raja
Insaaf: The Final Justice
Aflatoon
Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi
Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay
1996
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
Sapoot
1995
Sabse Bada Khiladi
Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
Nazar Ke Samne
Jai Kumar
Paandav
Inspector Vijay Kumar
Maidan-E-Jung
Karan Singh
1994
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
Ikke Pe Ikka
Rajiv
Amaanat
Amar
Elaan
Vishal Chaudhry
Yeh Dillagi
Vijay Saigal
Zaalim
Ravi
Jai Kishen
Jai Verma / Kishen
Suhaag
Raj Sinha
Mohra
Amar Saxena
Zakhmi Dil
Jaidev Anand
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