Akshay Kumar

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

203

Gender

Male

Birthday

1967-09-09 (58 years old)

Place of Birth

New Delhi, India

Akshay Kumar

Biography

​Akshay Kumar 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), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). As a stunt actor, he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". 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), Garam Masala (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.

Known For

  • Death in Paradise

    Death in Paradise

  • Indian Idol

    Indian Idol

  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    The Kapil Sharma Show

  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Rustom

    Rustom

  • Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment

    Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment

  • Jaanwar

    Jaanwar

  • Comedy Nights with Kapil

    Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Khatron Ke Khiladi

    Khatron Ke Khiladi

  • The Great Indian Kapil Show

    The Great Indian Kapil Show

  • Kaun Banega Crorepati

    Kaun Banega Crorepati

  • Koffee with Karan

    Koffee with Karan

  • Tashan

    Tashan

  • Bewafaa

    Bewafaa

  • Pad Man

    Pad Man

  • Blue

    Blue

  • Mohra

    Mohra

  • Dhadkan

    Dhadkan

  • Namastey London

    Namastey London

  • Khatta Meetha

    Khatta Meetha

  • Sainik

    Sainik

  • Boss

    Boss

  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

    Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

  • Housefull 4

    Housefull 4

  • Sky Force

    Sky Force

  • Housefull 5

    Housefull 5

  • Joker

    Joker

  • Barood

    Barood

  • Khiladi 786

    Khiladi 786

  • Airlift

    Airlift

  • Fugly

    Fugly

  • Action Replayy

    Action Replayy

  • Laxmii

    Laxmii

  • MasterChef India

    MasterChef India

  • MasterChef India

    MasterChef India

  • Tarazu

    Tarazu

  • Bell Bottom

    Bell Bottom

  • Elaan

    Elaan

  • The Shaukeens

    The Shaukeens

  • Blank

    Blank

  • Hey Bro

    Hey Bro

  • Samrat Prithviraj

    Samrat Prithviraj

  • Stree 2

    Stree 2

  • Om Shanti Om

    Om Shanti Om

  • Zulmi

    Zulmi

  • Singham Again

    Singham Again

  • Sooryavanshi

    Sooryavanshi

  • Patiala House

    Patiala House

  • Yeh Dillagi

    Yeh Dillagi

  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

    Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

  • Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

    Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

  • Suhaag

    Suhaag

  • Police Force: An Inside Story

    Police Force: An Inside Story

  • Aflatoon

    Aflatoon

  • Baby

    Baby

  • Gold

    Gold

  • Zakhmi Dil

    Zakhmi Dil

  • Pitch To Get Rich

    Pitch To Get Rich

  • Ghar Grihasti

    Ghar Grihasti

  • Angaaray

    Angaaray

  • Dil To Pagal Hai

    Dil To Pagal Hai

  • Khiladi

    Khiladi

  • Sarfira

    Sarfira

  • The Drama Company

    The Drama Company

  • Zaalim

    Zaalim

  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa

    Bhool Bhulaiyaa

  • Jumbo

    Jumbo

  • Haiwaan

    Haiwaan

  • Breakaway

    Breakaway

  • Welcome

    Welcome

  • Thank You

    Thank You

  • Deedar

    Deedar

  • Kayda Kanoon

    Kayda Kanoon

  • Jai Kishen

    Jai Kishen

  • Aarzoo

    Aarzoo

  • De Dana Dan

    De Dana Dan

  • Aaj

    Aaj

  • Bhagam Bhag

    Bhagam Bhag

  • Jolly LLB 3

    Jolly LLB 3

  • OMG: Oh My God!

    OMG: Oh My God!

  • Rowdy Rathore

    Rowdy Rathore

  • Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

    Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

  • Comedy Nights Bachao

    Comedy Nights Bachao

  • Kannappa

    Kannappa

  • International Khiladi

    International Khiladi

  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

    Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

  • 2.0

    2.0

  • Desi Boyz

    Desi Boyz

  • Housefull

    Housefull

  • OMG 2

    OMG 2

  • Atrangi Re

    Atrangi Re

  • The Great Indian Laughter Challenge

    The Great Indian Laughter Challenge

  • Phir Hera Pheri

    Phir Hera Pheri

  • Heyy Babyy

    Heyy Babyy

  • Tees Maar Khan

    Tees Maar Khan

  • Housefull 2

    Housefull 2

  • Keemat

    Keemat

  • Garam Masala

    Garam Masala

  • Naam Shabana

    Naam Shabana

  • Hera Pheri

    Hera Pheri

  • Kesari

    Kesari

  • Khakee

    Khakee

  • Brothers

    Brothers

  • Ram Setu

    Ram Setu

  • Bombay Talkies

    Bombay Talkies

  • Aap Ki Adalat

    Aap Ki Adalat

  • Chandni Chowk to China

    Chandni Chowk to China

  • Kambakkht Ishq

    Kambakkht Ishq

  • 10 Ka Dum

    10 Ka Dum

  • Raksha Bandhan

    Raksha Bandhan

  • Jolly LLB 2

    Jolly LLB 2

  • Mission Mangal

    Mission Mangal

  • Holiday

    Holiday

  • Dishoom

    Dishoom

  • Deewane Huye Paagal

    Deewane Huye Paagal

  • Special 26

    Special 26

  • Stree 3

    Stree 3

  • Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love

    Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love

  • Awara Paagal Deewana

    Awara Paagal Deewana

  • Selfiee

    Selfiee

  • Simmba

    Simmba

  • Ajnabee

    Ajnabee

  • Gabbar Is Back

    Gabbar Is Back

  • Main Khiladi Tu Anari

    Main Khiladi Tu Anari

  • Khel Khel Mein

    Khel Khel Mein

  • The Anupam Kher Show

    The Anupam Kher Show

  • Housefull 3

    Housefull 3

  • Mission Chulbul Singham

    Mission Chulbul Singham

  • Mission Raniganj

    Mission Raniganj

  • Aitraaz

    Aitraaz

  • Dosti: Friends Forever

    Dosti: Friends Forever

  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

    Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

  • Aan: Men at Work

    Aan: Men at Work

  • Cuttputlli

    Cuttputlli

  • Toilet: A Love Story

    Toilet: A Love Story

  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

    Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

  • Insaaf: The Final Justice

    Insaaf: The Final Justice

  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

    Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

  • Hum Hain Bemisaal

    Hum Hain Bemisaal

  • Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

    Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

  • Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

    Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

  • It's Entertainment

    It's Entertainment

  • Sangharsh

    Sangharsh

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi

    Mere Jeevan Saathi

  • Lahoo Ke Do Rang

    Lahoo Ke Do Rang

  • Bhooth Bangla

    Bhooth Bangla

  • Family: Ties of Blood

    Family: Ties of Blood

  • Talaash: The Hunt Begins

    Talaash: The Hunt Begins

  • Dance Deewane

    Dance Deewane

  • Pehla Mahayudh

    Pehla Mahayudh

  • Daava

    Daava

  • Ikke Pe Ikka

    Ikke Pe Ikka

  • Sapoot

    Sapoot

  • Doosara Mahayudh

    Doosara Mahayudh

  • Insan

    Insan

  • Dil Ki Baazi

    Dil Ki Baazi

  • Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

    Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

  • Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna

    Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna

  • Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

    Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

  • Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

    Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

  • Vishnu Vijaya

    Vishnu Vijaya

  • Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

    Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

  • Welcome to the Jungle

    Welcome to the Jungle

  • Saugandh

    Saugandh

  • Waqt

    Waqt

  • B.O.S.S 2

    B.O.S.S 2

  • Hera Pheri 3

    Hera Pheri 3

  • Yaaron Ki Baraat

    Yaaron Ki Baraat

  • Singh Is Kinng

    Singh Is Kinng

  • Aitraaz 2

    Aitraaz 2

  • Khiladi 420

    Khiladi 420

  • Ashaant

    Ashaant

  • Amaanat

    Amaanat

  • Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat

    Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat

  • Maidan-E-Jung

    Maidan-E-Jung

  • Up Close & Personal with PZ

    Up Close & Personal with PZ

  • 8 x 10 Tasveer

    8 x 10 Tasveer

  • An Action Hero

    An Action Hero

  • Umang

    Umang

  • Bachchhan Paandey

    Bachchhan Paandey

  • Singh Is Bliing

    Singh Is Bliing

  • Movie Masti With Manish

    Movie Masti With Manish

  • Chalo Dilli

    Chalo Dilli

  • Nazar Ke Samne

    Nazar Ke Samne

  • Andaaz

    Andaaz

  • Sabse Bada Khiladi

    Sabse Bada Khiladi

  • Aankhen

    Aankhen

  • Good Newwz

    Good Newwz

  • Jaan-E-Mann

    Jaan-E-Mann

  • Hatya: The Murder

    Hatya: The Murder

  • Waqt Hamara Hai

    Waqt Hamara Hai

  • Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam

    Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam

  • Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

    Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

  • Tu Chor Main Sipahi

    Tu Chor Main Sipahi

  • Bhaji in Problem

    Bhaji in Problem

  • Dancer

    Dancer

  • Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut

    Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut

  • Sooryavanshi 2

    Sooryavanshi 2

  • Paandav

    Paandav

  • Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya

    Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya

  • Bhagam Bhag 2

    Bhagam Bhag 2

  • Mr. Bond

    Mr. Bond

  • Kesari Chapter 3

    Kesari Chapter 3