Rajiv Hari "Akshay Kumar" Om Bhatia, a renowned Indian actor, film producer, former model, and television personality, was born on September 9, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab, to Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia.
Akshay Kumar's journey began with a trip to Bangkok, where he learned the art of sword fighting and worked as a waiter in a restaurant. His subsequent sojourn in Hong Kong led him to study martial arts, which would later become an integral part of his film career.
It was a student who first suggested that Akshay Kumar try his hand at modeling, a suggestion that ultimately led to his success in the field. His good looks and exceptional martial arts skills made him a natural fit for action-packed films, and he soon became the go-to actor for adventurous movies.
Akshay Kumar's breakthrough performance came in Saugandh (1991),and he went on to star in the popular Khiladi series, an Indian adaptation of the James Bond franchise. The series, which included films such as Mr. Bond (1992),Khiladi (1992),Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994),Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997),and Khiladi 420 (2000),cemented his status as a leading man 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).
Akshay Kumar is married to Twinkle Khanna, a former actress and now an author, with whom he has two children.
