When was Akshay Kumar born?

Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1967 in New Delhi.

Where did Akshay Kumar study?

Akshay Kumar was educated at Don Bosco High School.

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Akshay Kumar

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Akshay Hari Om Bhatia (born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia; 9 September 1967), known professionally as Akshay Kumar (pronounced [əkˈʂəj kʊˈmaːɾ]), is an Indian actor and film producer working in Hindi cinema. Referred to in the media as "Khiladi Kumar", he is the recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. In 2009, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. One of the most prolific actors in Indian cinema, Kumar has appeared in over 150 films in a career spanning over three decades. Forbes included Kumar in their lists of both highest-paid celebrities and highest-paid actors in the world from 2015 to 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, he was the only Indian on both lists.

Quick facts

Born: 9 September 1967 wd
Place of birth: New Delhi wd
Citizenship: India, Canada wd
Occupation: film actor, film producer, voice actor, martial artist, actor, stunt performer wd
Education: Don Bosco High School wd
Spouse: Twinkle Khanna wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Awards wd

Padma Shri in Art (2009)
National Film Award for Best Actor (2017)
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role (2006)
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role (2002)

About

Kumar began his career in 1991 with Saugandh and had his first commercial success a year later with the action thriller Khiladi. The film established him as an action star in the 1990s and led to several films in the Khiladi film series, in addition to other action films such as Mohra (1994), Suhaag (1994), Sangharsh (1999), and Jaanwar (1999). Although his early tryst with romance in Yeh Dillagi (1994) was positively received, it was in the next decade that Kumar expanded his range of roles. He gained recognition for the romantic films Dhadkan (2000), Andaaz (2003), Aitraaz (2004), Namastey London (2007), and for his slapstick comic performances in several films including Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Welcome (2007), and Singh Is Kinng (2008). Kumar won Filmfare Awards for his negative role in Ajnabee (2001) and his comic performance in Garam Masala (2005).

While his career had fluctuated commercially, his mainstream success soared in 2007 with four consecutive box-office hits; it was consistent until a short period of decline. After which he…

Questions

When was Akshay Kumar born?: Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1967 in New Delhi.
Where did Akshay Kumar study?: Akshay Kumar was educated at Don Bosco High School.

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