Full Name: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia
Stage Name: Akshay Kumar
Date of Birth (DOB): September 9, 1967
Age: 56 years (as of 2024)
Net Worth: 2700-2900 crore ($325-350 million)
Place of Birth: Amritsar, Punjab, India
Nationality: Indian & Canadian (Previously held Canadian citizenship, but renounced it in 2023 to retain Indian citizenship.)
Religion: Hinduism
Profession: Actor, Producer, Martial Artist, Philanthropist
Recent Movies:
| Movie | Director | Release Date |
| Sky Force | Abhishek Kapur | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Khel Khel Mein | Mudassar Aziz | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Sarfira | Sudha Kongara | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Ali Abbas Zafar | 11 Apr 2024 |
UPcoming Movies:
| Movie | Director | Release Date |
| Bhooth Bangla | Priyadarshan | 02 Apr 2026 |
| Dhoom 4 | Maneesh Sharma | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Housefull 5 | Tarun Mansukhani | 06 Jun 2025 |
| Rowdy Rathore 2 | Sabina Khan | 2025 |
| Gorkha | Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan | 2025 |
| Crack | Neeraj Pandey | 2025 |
Family Details:
- Father: Hari Om Bhatia (Army officer & later worked in UNICEF)
- Mother: Aruna Bhatia (Film producer, deceased in 2021)
- Sister: Alka Bhatia
Marital Status & Children:
- Spouse: Twinkle Khanna (Actress, Author, Interior Designer, married in 2001)
- Children:
- Son: Aarav Kumar
- Daughter: Nitara Kumar
Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Weight: 80 kg (Approx.)
Other Personal Interests:
- Hobbies: Martial arts, fitness, cooking, traveling
- Favorite Sport: Cricket
- Diet: Follows a disciplined and healthy lifestyle
Early Life and Background :
- Akshay Kumar, born as Rajiv Bhatia, is the son of a government employee.
- Unlike many Bollywood actors, he does not come from a film industry family.
- Trained in dance and martial arts during his youth.
Career Beginnings :
- Made his uncredited, nonspeaking debut as a martial arts instructor in Aaj (1987).
- Worked at a food stand in Bangkok and dabbled in modeling before entering films.
- Gained his first leading role in Deedar (1992) under director Pramod Chakravarthy.
- Adopted the professional name “Akshay Kumar” during his early career.
Rise to Fame with Action Films :
- Gained significant attention for his role in the thriller Khiladi (1992).
- Starred in action-packed films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), showcasing his athleticism and daring personality.
- Played a conflicted police officer in Mohra (1994), one of the most popular Indian films of that year.
Versatility in Roles :
- Successfully transitioned to romantic comedies, starring in films like Yeh Dillagi (1994), a loose adaptation of Sabrina .
- Appeared in Dhadkan (2000), where he played a character convincing his reluctant bride in an arranged marriage.
🏆 Awards & Honors:
- National Film Award (2017): Best Actor for Rustom (2016)
- Filmfare Awards:
- Best Villain (Ajnabee, 2002)
- Best Comedian (Garam Masala, 2006)
- Best Actor (Nominee) for multiple films
- Padma Shri (2009): India’s fourth-highest civilian award for his contribution to cinema.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2024): For his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
- IIFA & Stardust Awards: Multiple wins for Best Actor & Popular Choice Awards.
