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Akshay Kumar is a prolific Hindi film actor who rose as an action star in the 1990s, became a leading comedy actor in the 2000s and later made a string of patriotic and social-issue films. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Rustom.
Biography
Early life
Born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia in Amritsar and raised in Delhi and Mumbai, he travelled to Bangkok to study martial arts, working as a chef and waiter there. After returning to India he taught martial arts and modelled before getting film roles.
Khiladi
His first lead role came in Saugandh (1991), and the thriller Khiladi (1992) gave him the nickname “Khiladi Kumar”, launching a series of films with the word in their titles. Mohra (1994) and other action films made him a star, known for performing his own stunts.
Comedy and range
Priyadarshan’s Hera Pheri (2000) revealed a gift for comedy, followed by hits such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Singh Is Kinng. In the 2010s he turned to films based on true stories and social messages, including Airlift (2016), Rustom (2016), Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Pad Man (2018) and Kesari (2019).
Off screen
Akshay Kumar received the Padma Shri in 2009 and the National Film Award for Best Actor for 2016. Known for releasing several films a year and for a disciplined fitness routine, he is married to former actress and author Twinkle Khanna. He held Canadian citizenship for some years and received Indian citizenship in 2023.
Timeline
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1967
Born in Amritsar, Punjab
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1991
First leading role in Saugandh
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1992
Khiladi
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1994
Mohra
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2000
Hera Pheri
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2009
Padma Shri
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2016
Airlift and Rustom
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2017
National Film Award for Best Actor; Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
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2018
Pad Man
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2023
Receives Indian citizenship
Notable works
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1992
Khiladi Film
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1994
Mohra Film
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2000
Hera Pheri Film
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2016
Airlift Film
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2016
Rustom Film
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2018
Pad Man Film
Awards and honours
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Padma Shri
2009
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National Film Award for Best Actor
2017 · Rustom.
Did you know?
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1
He worked as a chef in Bangkok while studying martial arts.
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2
He often appears in four or more films a year.
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3
His wife Twinkle Khanna is a best-selling author.
Frequently asked
Who is Akshay Kumar?
Akshay Kumar is a prolific Hindi film actor who rose as an action star in the 1990s, became a leading comedy actor in the 2000s and later made a string of patriotic and social-issue films. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Rustom.
How old is Akshay Kumar?
Akshay Kumar is 59 years old, born on 9 September 1967 in Amritsar, Punjab.
Where is Akshay Kumar from?
Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar, Punjab.
What is Akshay Kumar known for?
Akshay Kumar is best known for Khiladi series, Hera Pheri, Airlift, Rustom, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Pad Man.
What awards has Akshay Kumar received?
Notable honours include Padma Shri (2009), National Film Award for Best Actor (2017).
Who is Akshay Kumar married to?
Spouse: Twinkle Khanna (m. 2001).
References
- Akshay Kumar — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Akshay Kumar — Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Akshay Kumar — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Akshay Kumar — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Akshay Kumar (Q233748) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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