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Akshay Kumar Biography
Akshay Kumar(Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia) was born on 9 September 1967.He is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), International Khiladi (1999), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and Garam Masala (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. 
Apart from acting, Kumar worked as a stunt actor; he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". In 2008 marked his television debut as the host of the show Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.In 2008, the University of Windsor conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. The following year he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
More: Awards and Nominations
Asian Film Awards
Winner
Filmfare Awards
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
Winner
FilmographySaugandh (1991)....(Shiva) Dancer (1992)....(Raja) Mr Bond (1992)....(Mr. Bond) Khiladi (1992)....(Raj Malhotra) Deedar (1992)....(Anand Malhotra) Ashaant (1993)....(Vijay) Dil Ki Baazi (1993)....(Vijay) Kayda Kanoon (1993)....(Daud) Waqt Hamara Hai (1993)....(Vikas Sabkuchwala) Sainik (1993)....(Suraj Dutt) Elaan (1994)....(Vishal Chaudhry) Yeh Dillagi (1994)....(Vijay Saigal) Jai Kishen (1994)....Jai Verma / Kishen(Double Role) Mohra (1994)....(Amar Saxena) Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)....(Karan Joglekar) Ikke Pe Ikka (1994)....(Rajiv) Amaanat (1994)....(Amar) Suhaag (1994)....(Raj) Nazar Ke Samne (1994)....(Jai Kumar) Zakhmi Dil (1994)....(Jaidev Anand) Zaalim (1994)....(Ravi) Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994)....(Vijay Sinha) Paandav (1995)....(Vijay) Maidan-E-Jung (1995)....(Karan) Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995)....(Vijay Kumar / Lallu) Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)....(Amar Varma) Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)....(Akshay Malhotra) Sapoot (1996)....(Prem) Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)....(Sikandar Davai) Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997)....(Vikram) Daava (1997)....(Arjun) Tarazu (1997)....(Inspector Ram Yadav) Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)....(Raja) Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)....(Ajay) Aflatoon (1997)....Rocky / Raja(Double Role) Keemat: They Are Back (1998)....(Dev) Angaaray (1998)....(Amar) Barood (1998)....(Jai Sharma) Aarzoo (1999)....(Vijay Khanna) International Khiladi (1999)....(Rahul 'Devraj') Zulmi (1999)....(Raj) Sangharsh (1999)....(Professor Aman Varma) Jaanwar (1999)....(Badshah / Babu Lohaar) Hera Pheri (2000)....(Raju) Dhadkan (2000)....(Ram) Khiladi 420 (2000)....(Dev Kumar/Anand Kumar) Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001)....(Ajay Kapoor) Ajnabee (2001)....(Vikram Bajaj) Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002)....(Raj Malhotra) Aankhen (2002)....(Vishwas Prajapati) Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)....(Guru Gulab Khatri) Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)....(Atul) Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003)....(Arjun) Andaaz (2003)....(Raj Malhotra) Khakee (2004)....(Sr. Inspector Shekhar Verma) Police Force: An Inside Story (2004)....(Vijay Singh) Aan: Men at Work (2004)....(DCP Ravi Deshmukh) Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin (2004)....(Inspector Ajay) Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)....(Arun / "Sunny") Hatya: The Murder (2004)....(Ravi) Aitraaz (2004)....(Raj Malhotra) Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)....(Major Rajeev) Insan (2005)....(Amjad) Bewafaa (2005)....(Raja) Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005)....(Aditya Thakur) Garam Masala (2005)....(Makrand / "Mac") Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)....(Rocky Hiranandani) Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)....(Raj Malhotra) Family - Ties of Blood (2006)....Shekhar Bhatia(Special appearance) Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)....(Vicky) Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)....(Aditiya Malhotra) Phir Hera Pheri (2006)....(Raju) Jaan-E-Mann (2006)....(Agastya Rao / "Champu") Bhagam Bhag (2006)....(Bunty) Namastey London (2007)....(Arjun Singh) Heyy Babyy (2007)....(Arjun Singh) Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)....(Dr. Aditiya Shrivastav) Om Shanti Om (2007)....Himself(Special appearance) Welcome (2007)....(Rajiv Saini) Tashan (2008)....(Bachchan Pandey) Singh Is Kinng (2008)....(Happy Singh) Jumbo (2008)....Jumbo (voice) Chandni Chowk to China (2009)....(Sidhu Sharma) 8 X 10 Tasveer (2009)....Jai Puri / Jeet(Double Role) Kambakkht Ishq (2009)....(Viraj Shergill) Blue (2009)....(Aarav Malhotra) De Dana Dan (2009)....(Nitin Bankar) Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010)....Himself(Special appearance) Housefull (2010)....(Aarush) Khatta Meetha (2010)....(Sachin Tichkule) Action Replayy (2010)....(Kishen) Tees Maar Khan (2010)....(Tabrez Mirza Khan / Tees Maar Khan) Patiala House (2011)....(Parghat Singh Kahlon / "Gattu") Thank You (2011)....(Kishen) Chalo Dilli (2011)....Vikram Rana(Guest appearance) Speedy Singhs (2011)....Himself(Special appearance in song Shera Di Kaum) Desi Boyz (2011)....(Jignesh Patel / Jerry / Rocco) Housefull 2 (2012)....Jolly- Post-production (Releasing on April 05, 2012) Rowdy Rathore (2012)....Vikram Singh Rathore/Rowdy- Post-prodcution (Releasing on June 01, 2012) Joker (2012)....(Filming) Khiladi 786 (2012)....Pre-production (Releasing in November 2012) Hera Pheri 4 (2012)....(Pre-production) Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai 2 (2013)....Shohaib Khan(Pre-production) Akshay Kumar News
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