Akshay Kumar – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	42-34-16 inches
Bodytype	Athletic
Height	5 feet 10 inches (1.80 m)
Weight	80 kg (176 lbs)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown

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Nickname	Akki, Raju, Mac and Khiladi Kumar
Gender	Male
Age	57 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth	September 9, 1967
Full Name	Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
Profession	Actor, Producer
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Amritsar, Punjab, India
Religion	Hinduism
Published on	July 9, 2018 on 03:28 PM
Zodiac Sign	Virgo

Akshay Kumar is a dashing and handsome hunk of Bollywood film industry. He was born in Amritsar, India on 7th September 1967. His real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. Prior emerging as an actor he learnt martial arts and employed as a chef in Hong Kong. He tied the knot with renowned actress Twinkle Khanna and the couple was blessed with a son named Aarav. For his proficiency in martial arts he is frequently known as Bruce Lee of India.

It was at the request of his pals that Akshay decided to try his god fortune in acting field. After successfully completing a number of modeling projects, he finally got an offer from film director Raj Sippy to appear in his movie titled Saugandh, which though couldn’t earn well at Indian box office. It was Abbas Mustan’s thrilling movie titled ‘Khiladi’ which made him a superstar overnight. He has merely starred in action and thrilling movies such as Elaan, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and Mohra.  Akshay Kumar also appeared in a number of romantic movies like Dhadkan, Andaaz and Yeh Dillagi. He starred in numerous films with the titled Khiladi such as Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and International Khiladi.

Akshay Kumar’s comic appearance in the movie Mr. and Mrs Khiladi was not so admired. Though ultimately he established his flair and validated that he could appear in romantic movies, action movies, or even in comedy movies with equal level of ease. In 2000, the film Hera Pheri was released which became a megahit. Akshay afterwards became a leading choice for film directors in comedy movies like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Awara Paagal Deewana, Phir Hera Pheri and Garam Masala. His histrionic roles in movies such as Waqt: The Race Against Time, Bewafaa, Ek Rishta was commended by the audience. His upcoming release “Namastey London” did enormously well at Indian box office. Akshay Kumar also won a number of awards which involve Filmfare award for the Best Villain in Ajnabee, Filmfare award for the Best Comedian in Garam Masala, IIFA Awards for the Best Villain in Ajnabee and IIFA Awards for the Best Comedian in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

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Akshay Kumar Education

Qualification: College Drop-out

School: Don Bosco High School, Mirik, Darjeeling

College: Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King’s Circle)Mumbai

Akshay Kumar Career

Profession: Actor, Producer

Known For: Mr. Bond (1992)

Debut:

Saugandh (1991)

Net Worth: USD $150 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Late Hari Om Bhatia

Mother: Aruna Bhatia

Sister: Alka Bhatia

Marital Status: Married

Married: Twinkle Khanna (Actress, 2001-present) His wife Twinkle Khanna

No. of Children: 2

Son: Aarav Kumar

Daughter: Nitara Kumar

Past Relationships:

• Pooja Batra (Actress)
• Raveena Tandon (Actress)
• Shilpa Shetty (Actress)

Facts You Never Knew About Akshay Kumar

• Is Akshay Kumar addicted to smoking?: No
• Is Akshay Kumar alcoholic?: No
• He belongs to a Punjabi family and grew up in Old Delhi, though afterwards, he moved to Koliwada in Mumbai city.
• In his childhood, he was highly fascinated towards martial arts and started his martial arts training in 8^th
• Akshay Kumar also worked as a chef in a restaurant called Metro Guest House with the intention of earning his living with his first salary was ₹1,500.
• After settling in Mumbai, he also worked as a peon for a travel agency. He afterwards taught martial arts to individuals.
• Once he settled in Mumbai, he had his own portfolio shoot at the similar place which is now his own Juhu Bangalow.
• In the movie titled Aaj, he portrayed his 17 seconds debut act as a Karate Coach.
• Akshay Kumar was named Rajiv Bhatia, but he changed it to Akshay before entering Bollywood and was born in Amritsar, India to Hari Om Bhatia and Aruna Bhatia.
• Akshay lived and grew up in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk and later he moved to Mumbai where he lived in Koliwada, a Punjabi dominated area.
• Akshay received his school education from Don Bosco School and enrolled in Mumbai’s Guru Nanak Khalsa College for higher education, but dropped out after an year and went to Bangkok to learn martial arts.
• Akshay worked as an assistant for photographer Jayesh Sheth for 18 months without payment to shoot his first portfolio.He also worked as a background dancer in various films.
• Akshay Kumar is known for his discipline, in fact he wakes up at 5 in the morning and most of his interviews are scheduled at 6 am.
• Akshay Kumar starrer Boss entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest poster after beating Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’.

FAQs

Who is Akshay Kumar?

Akshay Kumar is an Indian actor, producer, born on 09 September, 1967 in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

How old is Akshay Kumar?

Akshay Kumar is 57 years old as of December 2024.

How tall is Akshay Kumar?

Akshay Kumar is 5 feet 10 inches (1.80 m).