Rajiv Hari "Akshay Kumar" Om Bhatia, a multifaceted individual, was born on September 9, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab, to Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia. This Indian actor, film producer, former model, and television personality has led a life filled with adventure and excitement.
In his early years, Akshay Kumar ventured to Bangkok to hone his sword-fighting skills and worked as a waiter in a restaurant to make ends meet. He also spent time studying martial arts in Hong Kong, a passion that would later become an integral part of his acting career.
It was a student who first suggested that Akshay Kumar try his hand at modeling, and his success in this field led to offers for film roles. With his chiseled features and impressive martial arts skills, he quickly became the go-to actor for action-packed movies. He is known for performing his own stunts, adding an extra layer of authenticity to his on-screen performances.
Akshay Kumar's breakthrough performance came in the 1991 film Saugandh, and he soon gained recognition for his Khiladi series, a Indian version of James Bond. The series, which included films such as Mr. Bond (1992),Khiladi (1992),Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994),Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997),and Khiladi 420 (1999),cemented his status as a leading actor in Bollywood.
Throughout his career, Akshay Kumar has been linked to several of his co-stars, including Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Pooja Batra, and Rekha. More recently, he has received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as Airlift (2016),Baby (2015),and Rustom (2016).
In his personal life, Akshay Kumar is married to former actress and author Twinkle Khanna, with whom he has two children.
