Akshay Kumar

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

202

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

  • Kaun Banega Crorepati

    Kaun Banega Crorepati

  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    The Kapil Sharma Show

  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    The Kapil Sharma Show

  • MasterChef India

    MasterChef India

  • MasterChef India

    MasterChef India

  • Indian Idol

    Indian Idol

  • Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

    Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

  • Koffee with Karan

    Koffee with Karan

  • Comedy Nights with Kapil

    Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

    Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

  • Sky Force

    Sky Force

  • The Great Indian Kapil Show

    The Great Indian Kapil Show

  • Khatron Ke Khiladi

    Khatron Ke Khiladi

  • Singham Again

    Singham Again

  • Talaash: The Hunt Begins

    Talaash: The Hunt Begins

  • Stree 2

    Stree 2

  • Housefull 5

    Housefull 5

  • Insaaf: The Final Justice

    Insaaf: The Final Justice

  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

    Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

  • Om Shanti Om

    Om Shanti Om

  • Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment

    Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment

  • Police Force: An Inside Story

    Police Force: An Inside Story

  • Comedy Nights Bachao

    Comedy Nights Bachao

  • Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

    Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

  • Vishnu Vijaya

    Vishnu Vijaya

  • The Drama Company

    The Drama Company

  • Ram Setu

    Ram Setu

  • Dil To Pagal Hai

    Dil To Pagal Hai

  • Simmba

    Simmba

  • Hum Hain Bemisaal

    Hum Hain Bemisaal

  • Kannappa

    Kannappa

  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa

    Bhool Bhulaiyaa

  • Samrat Prithviraj

    Samrat Prithviraj

  • Garam Masala

    Garam Masala

  • OMG: Oh My God!

    OMG: Oh My God!

  • Toilet: A Love Story

    Toilet: A Love Story

  • Raksha Bandhan

    Raksha Bandhan

  • Sooryavanshi

    Sooryavanshi

  • Sarfira

    Sarfira

  • OMG 2

    OMG 2

  • Awara Paagal Deewana

    Awara Paagal Deewana

  • Kambakkht Ishq

    Kambakkht Ishq

  • Desi Boyz

    Desi Boyz

  • Khatta Meetha

    Khatta Meetha

  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

    Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

  • Mission Raniganj

    Mission Raniganj

  • Housefull 2

    Housefull 2

  • Chandni Chowk to China

    Chandni Chowk to China

  • Khakee

    Khakee

  • Main Khiladi Tu Anari

    Main Khiladi Tu Anari

  • Brothers

    Brothers

  • Deewane Huye Paagal

    Deewane Huye Paagal

  • Mission Chulbul Singham

    Mission Chulbul Singham

  • Blue

    Blue

  • Pad Man

    Pad Man

  • Bachchhan Paandey

    Bachchhan Paandey

  • Zaalim

    Zaalim

  • Khel Khel Mein

    Khel Khel Mein

  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

    Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

  • Phir Hera Pheri

    Phir Hera Pheri

  • Dosti: Friends Forever

    Dosti: Friends Forever

  • Dishoom

    Dishoom

  • Jolly LLB 2

    Jolly LLB 2

  • Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love

    Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love

  • Tashan

    Tashan

  • Holiday

    Holiday

  • Atrangi Re

    Atrangi Re

  • Ajnabee

    Ajnabee

  • Joker

    Joker

  • Daava

    Daava

  • Special 26

    Special 26

  • Selfiee

    Selfiee

  • Aflatoon

    Aflatoon

  • Kesari

    Kesari

  • Jolly LLB 3

    Jolly LLB 3

  • Heyy Babyy

    Heyy Babyy

  • Good Newwz

    Good Newwz

  • Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

    Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

  • Rustom

    Rustom

  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

    Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

  • 10 Ka Dum

    10 Ka Dum

  • Khiladi

    Khiladi

  • Naam Shabana

    Naam Shabana

  • Aap Ki Adalat

    Aap Ki Adalat

  • Housefull 4

    Housefull 4

  • Insan

    Insan

  • Pehla Mahayudh

    Pehla Mahayudh

  • 2.0

    2.0

  • Dil Ki Baazi

    Dil Ki Baazi

  • Waqt

    Waqt

  • Aitraaz

    Aitraaz

  • Zakhmi Dil

    Zakhmi Dil

  • The Great Indian Laughter Challenge

    The Great Indian Laughter Challenge

  • Saugandh

    Saugandh

  • Keemat

    Keemat

  • Action Replayy

    Action Replayy

  • Dancer

    Dancer

  • Stree 3

    Stree 3

  • Mission Mangal

    Mission Mangal

  • Tees Maar Khan

    Tees Maar Khan

  • Sapoot

    Sapoot

  • Barood

    Barood

  • Aan: Men at Work

    Aan: Men at Work

  • Dance Deewane

    Dance Deewane

  • Housefull 3

    Housefull 3

  • 8 x 10 Tasveer

    8 x 10 Tasveer

  • Namastey London

    Namastey London

  • Family: Ties of Blood

    Family: Ties of Blood

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi

    Mere Jeevan Saathi

  • Lahoo Ke Do Rang

    Lahoo Ke Do Rang

  • Amaanat

    Amaanat

  • Doosara Mahayudh

    Doosara Mahayudh

  • B.O.S.S 2

    B.O.S.S 2

  • Sangharsh

    Sangharsh

  • Bewafaa

    Bewafaa

  • Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

    Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

    Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

  • The Anupam Kher Show

    The Anupam Kher Show

  • Tarazu

    Tarazu

  • Bell Bottom

    Bell Bottom

  • Haiwaan

    Haiwaan

  • Airlift

    Airlift

  • Ghar Grihasti

    Ghar Grihasti

  • Aarzoo

    Aarzoo

  • Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

    Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

  • De Dana Dan

    De Dana Dan

  • Khiladi 786

    Khiladi 786

  • It's Entertainment

    It's Entertainment

  • Singh Is Kinng

    Singh Is Kinng

  • Mohra

    Mohra

  • Deedar

    Deedar

  • Flying Booth

    Flying Booth

  • Aaj

    Aaj

  • Suhaag

    Suhaag

  • Welcome

    Welcome

  • Rowdy Rathore

    Rowdy Rathore

  • Kayda Kanoon

    Kayda Kanoon

  • Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

    Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

  • Yaaron Ki Baraat

    Yaaron Ki Baraat

  • Hey Bro

    Hey Bro

  • Blank

    Blank

  • Singh Is Bliing

    Singh Is Bliing

  • Gabbar Is Back

    Gabbar Is Back

  • Khiladi 420

    Khiladi 420

  • Nazar Ke Samne

    Nazar Ke Samne

  • Aitraaz 2

    Aitraaz 2

  • Hera Pheri

    Hera Pheri

  • The Shaukeens

    The Shaukeens

  • Bhagam Bhag

    Bhagam Bhag

  • Patiala House

    Patiala House

  • Jai Kishen

    Jai Kishen

  • International Khiladi

    International Khiladi

  • Boss

    Boss

  • Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

    Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

  • Sainik

    Sainik

  • Thank You

    Thank You

  • Dhadkan

    Dhadkan

  • Fugly

    Fugly

  • Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

    Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

  • Zulmi

    Zulmi

  • Baby

    Baby

  • Hera Pheri 3

    Hera Pheri 3

  • Jumbo

    Jumbo

  • Gold

    Gold

  • Elaan

    Elaan

  • Yeh Dillagi

    Yeh Dillagi

  • Bombay Talkies

    Bombay Talkies

  • Angaaray

    Angaaray

  • Up Close & Personal with PZ

    Up Close & Personal with PZ

  • An Action Hero

    An Action Hero

  • Ashaant

    Ashaant

  • Welcome to the Jungle

    Welcome to the Jungle

  • Housefull

    Housefull

  • Jaanwar

    Jaanwar

  • Aankhen

    Aankhen

  • Waqt Hamara Hai

    Waqt Hamara Hai

  • Umang

    Umang

  • Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat

    Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat

  • Movie Masti With Manish

    Movie Masti With Manish

  • Bhooth Bangla

    Bhooth Bangla

  • Maidan-E-Jung

    Maidan-E-Jung

  • Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna

    Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna

  • Tu Chor Main Sipahi

    Tu Chor Main Sipahi

  • Laxmii

    Laxmii

  • Hatya: The Murder

    Hatya: The Murder

  • Paandav

    Paandav

  • Kesari Chapter 3

    Kesari Chapter 3

  • Cuttputlli

    Cuttputlli

  • Breakaway

    Breakaway

  • Mr. Bond

    Mr. Bond

  • Bhagam Bhag 2

    Bhagam Bhag 2

  • Ikke Pe Ikka

    Ikke Pe Ikka

  • Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya

    Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya

  • Jaan-E-Mann

    Jaan-E-Mann

  • Sabse Bada Khiladi

    Sabse Bada Khiladi

  • Sooryavanshi 2

    Sooryavanshi 2

  • Chalo Dilli

    Chalo Dilli

  • Bhaji in Problem

    Bhaji in Problem

  • Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

    Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai

  • Andaaz

    Andaaz

  • Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut

    Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut