Net Worth
$325 Million
Age
58 Years
Height
1.80 m
Nationality
Indian
Place of Birth
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Weight
80 kg
Marital Status
Married
Birthday
September 9, 1967
Biography
Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, professionally known as Akshay Kumar, is an Indian actor, film producer, and martial artist who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. Spanning a career of over three decades, Kumar has appeared in over 100 films and won numerous awards, including a National Film Award for Best Actor and two Filmfare Awards. Often referred to as 'Khiladi Kumar' due to his iconic action series, he is one of the most prolific and commercially successful actors in Indian cinema history.
Career Milestones
May 2017
National Film Award Win
Won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the crime thriller Rustom.
January 2009
Awarded Padma Shri
Received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, from the Government of India for his contributions to the arts.
June 1992
Breakthrough with Khiladi
Starred in the suspense thriller Khiladi, establishing his image as an action hero in Bollywood.
January 1991
Acting Debut with Saugandh
Marked his leading role debut in Hindi cinema with the action drama film Saugandh.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Before pursuing acting, Akshay worked as a chef and waiter in Bangkok, Thailand, where he also learned Muay Thai.
- He holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo.
- Earned the moniker 'Khiladi Kumar' after starring in eight films with 'Khiladi' in the title.