Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar

Born September 09, 1967 (Age: 58) New Delhi, India

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.
​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.
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Filmography

Stree 3

Stree 3

2027 as Sarkata's descended Age: 59
Housefull 5

Housefull 5

2025 as Julius / Jolly No. 3 Age: 57
Singham Again

Singham Again

2024 as Veer Sooryavanshi Age: 57
Khel Khel Mein

Khel Khel Mein

2024 as Rishabh Malik Age: 56
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

2024 as Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan Age: 56
OMG 2

OMG 2

2023 as The Messenger Age: 55
Sooryavanshi

Sooryavanshi

2021 as Veer Sooryavanshi Age: 54
Housefull 4

Housefull 4

2019 as Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry Age: 52
Mission Mangal

Mission Mangal

2019 as Rakesh Dhawan Age: 51
2.0

2.0

2018 as Pakshi Rajan Age: 51
Pad Man

Pad Man

2018 as Lakshmikant Chauhan Age: 50
Toilet: A Love Story

Toilet: A Love Story

2017 as Keshav Sharma Age: 49
Jolly LLB 2

Jolly LLB 2

2017 as Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra Age: 49
Rustom

Rustom

2016 as Rustom Pavri Age: 48
Housefull 3

Housefull 3

2016 as Sandy AKA Sundi Age: 48
Airlift

Airlift

2016 as Ranjit Katyal Age: 48
Gabbar Is Back

Gabbar Is Back

2015 as Professor Aditya / Gabbar Age: 47
Bombay Talkies

Bombay Talkies

2013 as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited) Age: 45
Special 26

Special 26

2013 as Ajay Singh Age: 45
Khiladi 786

Khiladi 786

2012 as Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73) Age: 45
OMG: Oh My God!

OMG: Oh My God!

2012 as Krishna Age: 45
Rowdy Rathore

Rowdy Rathore

2012 as Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore Age: 44
Housefull 2

Housefull 2

2012 as Jolly 1 / Sunny Age: 44
Breakaway

Breakaway

2011 as Akshay Kumar Age: 44
Thank You

Thank You

2011 as Kishen Age: 43
Patiala House

Patiala House

2011 as Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu Age: 43
Action Replayy

Action Replayy

2010 as Kishen Chopra Age: 43
Khatta Meetha

Khatta Meetha

2010 as Sachin Tichkule Age: 42
Housefull

Housefull

2010 as Aarush Awasthi Age: 42
De Dana Dan

De Dana Dan

2009 as Nitin Bankar Age: 42
Chandni Chowk to China

Chandni Chowk to China

2009 as Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng Age: 41
Singh Is Kinng

Singh Is Kinng

2008 as Happy Singh Age: 40
Welcome

Welcome

2007 as Rajiv Age: 40
Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

2007 as Self (uncredited) Age: 40
Bhool Bhulaiyaa

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

2007 as Dr. Aditya 'Adi' Shrivastav Age: 40
Heyy Babyy

Heyy Babyy

2007 as Aroush Mehra Age: 39
Bhagam Bhag

Bhagam Bhag

2006 as Bunty Age: 39
Jaan-E-Mann

Jaan-E-Mann

2006 as Agastya Rao Age: 39
Phir Hera Pheri

Phir Hera Pheri

2006 as Raju Age: 38
Mere Jeevan Saathi

Mere Jeevan Saathi

2006 as Vicky Age: 38
Dosti: Friends Forever

Dosti: Friends Forever

2005 as Raj Malhotra Age: 38
Deewane Huye Paagal

Deewane Huye Paagal

2005 as Rocky Hiranandani Age: 38
Insan

Insan

2005 as Amjad Age: 37
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

2004 as Major Rajeev Singh Age: 37
Aitraaz

Aitraaz

2004 as Raj Malhotra Age: 37
Hatya: The Murder

Hatya: The Murder

2004 as Ravi R. Lal Age: 37
No Image

Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna

2004 as Narrator Age: 36
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin

2004 as Inspector Ajay Age: 36
Ghar Grihasti

Ghar Grihasti

2004 as Age: 36
Aan: Men at Work

Aan: Men at Work

2004 as DCP Hari Om Patnaik Age: 36
Police Force: An Inside Story

Police Force: An Inside Story

2004 as Vijay Singh Age: 36
Khakee

Khakee

2004 as Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma Age: 36
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

2002 as Atul Aggarwal Age: 34
Awara Paagal Deewana

Awara Paagal Deewana

2002 as Guru Gulab Khatri Age: 34
Aankhen

Aankhen

2002 as Vishwas Prajapati Age: 34
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya

2002 as Raj Malhotra Age: 34
Khiladi 420

Khiladi 420

2000 as Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra Age: 33
Dhadkan

Dhadkan

2000 as Ram Verma Age: 32
Hera Pheri

Hera Pheri

2000 as Raju Age: 32
Sangharsh

Sangharsh

1999 as Professor Aman Verma Age: 31
Barood

Barood

1998 as Jai Sharma Age: 30
Angaaray

Angaaray

1998 as Age: 30
Keemat

Keemat

1998 as Dev Age: 30
Aflatoon

Aflatoon

1997 as Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi Age: 30
Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

1997 as Ajay Age: 30
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

1997 as Raja Age: 30
Tarazu

Tarazu

1997 as Inspector Ram Yadav Age: 29
Daava

Daava

1997 as Inspector Arjun Age: 29
Insaaf: The Final Justice

Insaaf: The Final Justice

1997 as Age: 29
Lahoo Ke Do Rang

Lahoo Ke Do Rang

1997 as Age: 29
Sapoot

Sapoot

1996 as Age: 29
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

1996 as Akshay Kharodia Malhotra Age: 28
Tu Chor Main Sipahi

Tu Chor Main Sipahi

1996 as Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu Age: 28
Vishnu Vijaya

Vishnu Vijaya

1993 as Age: 26
Ashaant

Ashaant

1993 as Vijay Age: 26
Sainik

Sainik

1993 as Lieutenant Suraj Dutt Age: 25
Waqt Hamara Hai

Waqt Hamara Hai

1993 as Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala Age: 25
Kayda Kanoon

Kayda Kanoon

1993 as Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani Age: 25
Dil Ki Baazi

Dil Ki Baazi

1993 as Vijay Age: 25
Deedar

Deedar

1992 as Anand K. Malhotra Age: 24
Khiladi

Khiladi

1992 as Raj Malhotra Age: 24
Mr. Bond

Mr. Bond

1992 as Mr. Bond Age: 24
Dancer

Dancer

1991 as Raju 'Raja' Age: 23
Saugandh

Saugandh

1991 as Shiva Age: 23
No Image

Aaj

1987 as Karate Instructor Age: 20