PERSONAL INFORMATION
Real name: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
Full name: Akshay Hariom Bhatia [1] Akshay Kumar – Instagram
Nickname(s): • Akki • Raju • Mac • Khiladi Kumar
Profession(s): • Actor • Producer
Date of Birth: 9 September 1967 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2024): 57 Years
Birthplace: Delhi, India
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Nationality: Indian [3] Hindustan Times Note: On 15 August 2023, Akshay Kumar, who previously held Canadian citizenship, announced on social media that he had reclaimed his Indian citizenship. He also shared an image of his Indian citizenship certificate on his social media handles.
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Punjabi Rajput
Ethnicity: Punjabi
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
Marriage Date: 17 January 2001
Age: 57 Years
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EDUCATION
School: Don Bosco High School, Darjeeling
College/University: Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai (King’s Circle)
Educational Qualification: College Dropout
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6’ 1”
Weight (approx.): in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.): – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 34 Inches – Biceps: 16 Inches
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Black
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Girlfriends: • Pooja Batra (Actress) • Ayesha Jhulka (Actress) • Raveena Tandon (Actress) • Rekha (Actress) • Shilpa Shetty (Actress) • Priyanka Chopra (Actress) • Twinkle Khanna (Actress)
Wife/Spouse: Twinkle Khanna (Actress, 2001-present)
Children: Daughter – Nitara Son – Aarav
Parents: Father – Brijmohan Bhatia (deceased) Mother – Aruna Bhatia (died on 8 September 2021 in Mumbai)
Siblings: Brother – None Sister – Alka Bhatia
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Debut: Film (Actor): Saugandh (1991) Film (Producer): Joker (2012) Song (Singer): Shambhu (5 February 2024)
Awards/Honours: Filmfare Awards 2002: Best Villain for Ajnabee 2006: Best Comedian for Garam Masala National Film Awards 2017: Best Actor for Rustom Government Of India Awards 2009: Padma Shri by the Government of India Other Awards/Honours 2004: Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievements in Bollywood 2021: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India named actors Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar its Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrities of the year 2022: He received an honorary certificate from the Income Tax Department as the ‘highest taxpayer’ in the country. [2] NDTV Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name.
MONEY FACTOR
Cars Collection: Porsche Cayenne, Honda CRV,
Salary (approx.): $3.36 million (INR 25 crore/film) Note: Akshay Kumar refrains from charging any fee whenever he works as a producer. Instead, he opts for a predetermined share of the film’s profits. [4] India Today
Assets/Properties[5]Hindustan Times: • He owns a sea-facing duplex in Mumbai. • In January 2022, he bought a sprawling apartment worth Rs. 7.8 crore in Mumbai’s Khar West area; the 1,878 sq ft flat is on the 19th floor of a high rise. • The actor also owns houses in Goa and Mauritius. • He owned a flat in the Transcon Triumph-Tower 1, A-2104 in Andheri West, Mumbai that he sold to Daboo Malik and his wife Jyoti Malik in August 2022; Daboo Malik is the father of famous musicians Armaan Malik and Amaal Malik . Reportedly, Akshay bought the property in November 2017 for Rs 4.12 crore. [6] News 18
Income (between 1 June 2018, and 1 June 2019): $65 million (INR 466 crores) [7] The Hindu
Net Worth (approx.): $131.77 million (INR 980 crore)
Salary: ₹25 Crore/film
OTHER INFORMATION
Address: Address 1: 203 A Wing, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri(West), Mumbai 400053 Address 2: Ground Floor, Juhu Prime Beach Apartment, Gandhigram Road, Juhu, Mumbai – 400049
Hobbies: Collecting Posters of Old Bollywood Movies, Cooking, Martial Arts, Playing Volleyball and Cricket
Likes/Dislikes: Likes: Listening to Music, Rock Climbing, Swimming Dislikes: Being typecast as an ‘action’ or a ‘comedy’ hero
Tattoo(s): On His Left Shoulder: His wife’s nickname “Tina” On His Back: His son’s name “Aarav”
Food: Thai Green Chicken Curry, Home Made Punjabi Food, Chinese
Fruit: Mango
Dessert: Indian Sweets
Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan , Jackie Chan
Actresses: Sridevi , Kareena Kapoor
Colour: Black
Destination: Mauritius
Perfume: Cool Waters
Bikes Collection: Yamaha VMax and Harley Davidson
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Akshay Kumar, a prominent figure in Bollywood, embarked on his journey in Amritsar, where he was born into a Punjabi family. His formative years were spent in Old Delhi, but the allure of Mumbai beckoned him, leading to a significant shift to Koliwada. Interestingly, Akshay’s connection to the film world began early on; his father was acquainted with the legendary wrestler and actor Dara Singh. Before stepping into the limelight of the film industry, he honed his martial arts skills, training in Muay Thai in Bangkok and achieving a Black Belt in Taekwondo. To support himself financially, he took on the role of a waiter at the Metro Guest House in Bangkok, earning a modest salary of ₹1,500. Upon returning to Mumbai, he faced further challenges, including working as a peon for a travel organization in Kolkata, before eventually teaching martial arts to others.
His first steps into acting came in 1987 with a brief 17-second appearance as a Karate instructor in the film “Aaj.” However, fate had other plans when he missed a flight to Bangalore for modeling gigs and found himself wandering in Natraj Studio. It was here that he serendipitously met filmmaker Pramod Chakravorty, leading to his first signed film, “Deedar.” His path to stardom was not without hurdles; in the early ’90s, he auditioned for Rajesh Khanna’s film “Jai Shiv Shankar,” but despite waiting four hours, he never got a chance to meet the iconic actor. Although he was initially the first choice for “Phool Aur Kaante,” his demand for a higher fee led to Ajay Devgn landing the role. His debut film “Deedar” was signed first, but “Saugandh” became his first release.
As he navigated the ups and downs of his career, Akshay’s resilience shone through, especially during the shoot of “Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi,” where he famously lifted the 350-pound wrestler Brian Lee, which resulted in a back injury that required hospitalization. After a string of box office flops, his comedic performance in “Hera Pheri” marked a turning point, earning him acclaim and signaling the birth of a new comic persona. Despite the success of the sequel, “Phir Hera Pheri,” Akshay criticized it, calling it nonsense, a testament to his candid nature. Throughout his career, he has occasionally faced criticism for overshadowing co-stars, notably in “Garam Masala” and “Bhagam Bhag.”
Beyond acting, Akshay Kumar has made his mark in various other fields. He has hosted numerous TV shows, including “Seven Deadly,” and has performed double roles in films like “Jai Kishan” and “Rowdy Rathore.” His philanthropic side also emerged when he sang the Punjabi devotional song “Nirgun Raakh Liya,” donating the proceeds to the victims of the Mumbai train bombings. In recognition of his contributions to cinema, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Windsor in 2008 and was named one of “The Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine the same year. Akshay’s versatility was on display in “Rustom,” where his portrayal of a Parsi was highly praised, while in “Airlift,” he learned Arabic to convincingly portray a Kuwait-based businessman. His commitment to social issues is evident in films like “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Padman,” which address significant societal taboos.
As a testament to his stellar career, Akshay Kumar secured the fourth spot on Forbes’s highest-paid actors list in 2019, amassing $65 million within a year. His influence extended beyond cinema when, in February 2022, he was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Uttarakhand by the state government. Despite the glitz and glamour, Akshay retains a sense of humility, often emotional about his past, keeping cherished items like his first car and motorcycle. Known as the “Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood” for starring in numerous films with the title “Khiladi,” he remains a fitness enthusiast, engaging in various activities to maintain his health. Even as he navigates the complexities of fame, Akshay Kumar’s journey is a fascinating blend of resilience, talent, and a commitment to social causes, making him a revered figure in the Indian film industry.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.