Thursday, September 13, 2007
Akshay Kumar is a popular Bollywood film actor
During the 90s, Kumar was known as the action hero of Bollywood, starring in hit action films such as Khiladi (1992), Mohra (1994) and Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), and being notably known for his action "Khiladi Series". However, he was also praised for his performances in successful romantic films like Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dhadkan (2000) and Ek Rishtaa (2001), proving himself as a capable actor with different ranges of roles. He won his first Filmfare Award under the Best Villain category for his performance in Ajnabee (2001). Kumar later ventured into comedy films for which he has received much appreciation. His comic performances in films such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005) and Jaan-E-Mann (2006) met with huge acclaim. Balancing commercial crowd attractions with critical success, he has established himself as one of the most prominent leading actors of the industry.
Early Life
Akshay Kumar lived in Delhi for some time before moving to Mumbai. He lived in Koliwada which was a Punjabi dominated area. And then moved to Amritsar. He studied at Don Basco school and then Khalsa College, where he took an interest in sports.
He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a Chef. His fall into acting came when producer Pramod Chakravarthy, saw his portfolio and offered the lead role in Deedar.
He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a Chef. His fall into acting came when producer Pramod Chakravarthy, saw his portfolio and offered the lead role in Deedar.
Personal life
After being engaged to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, they finally married on January 14, 2001. Their son named Araav was born in September 15, 2002.
Career
His first Bollywood film was Saugandh in 1991 which was unnoticed.
His first major hit was the 1992 thriller film Khiladi. 1993 saw a drop as many of his films failed to do well. However, 1994 proved to be a good year for Kumar as he followed up his success with Khiladi with the action thriller Main Khiladi Tu Anari and the action hit Mohra which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film Yeh Dillagi which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. Consequently, he received various nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of that year.
His first major hit was the 1992 thriller film Khiladi. 1993 saw a drop as many of his films failed to do well. However, 1994 proved to be a good year for Kumar as he followed up his success with Khiladi with the action thriller Main Khiladi Tu Anari and the action hit Mohra which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film Yeh Dillagi which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. Consequently, he received various nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of that year.
In 1995, along with his share of unsuccessful movies, he starred in the third film in his Khiladi series Sabse Bada Khiladi, which was another hit. He proved to have success with the Khiladi series, as in the next year he starred in the fourth hit film with Khiladi in the title, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi opposite Rekha and Raveena Tandon, which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.
In 1997, he made an extended guest appearance in Yash Chopra's hit film Dil To Pagal Hai, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination.
In the same year, he attempted a comedy role with the fifth film in the Khiladi series, Mr and Mrs Khiladi which was unsuccessful. Along with this film, his next few Khiladi films went on to fail at the box office. In 1999, he received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and in the box office hit Jaanwar.
In 2000 he starred in the comedy Hera Pheri (2000) which was a success and showcased his talent at doing comedy just as well as action or romantic roles. He also starred in the romantic film Dhadkan later that same year which was also a box office hit. In 2001, Kumar played a negative role in the film Ajnabee for which he won much acclaim as well as the Filmfare Best Villain Award.
After the success of Hera Pheri, he starred in many successful comedy films which include Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005)
Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles he also displayed a flair for dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001), Ajnabee (2001), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) which did moderately well in India, but was a hit overseas.
In 2006 he starred in a sequel to Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri which was a huge success at the box office.
Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan in the romantic musical film Jaan-E-Mann which did not do as well as expected at the box office. Though the film under-performed, his role as a shy, lovable nerd was praised. He ended the year with Bhagam Bhag which was a success.
His first release of 2007, Namastey London was critically and commercially successful in India and overseas. The film is currently the second highest grossing film of 2007.
Kumar is also an active stage performer. He led the Heat 2006 world tour which also starred Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
In 1997, he made an extended guest appearance in Yash Chopra's hit film Dil To Pagal Hai, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination.
In the same year, he attempted a comedy role with the fifth film in the Khiladi series, Mr and Mrs Khiladi which was unsuccessful. Along with this film, his next few Khiladi films went on to fail at the box office. In 1999, he received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and in the box office hit Jaanwar.
In 2000 he starred in the comedy Hera Pheri (2000) which was a success and showcased his talent at doing comedy just as well as action or romantic roles. He also starred in the romantic film Dhadkan later that same year which was also a box office hit. In 2001, Kumar played a negative role in the film Ajnabee for which he won much acclaim as well as the Filmfare Best Villain Award.
After the success of Hera Pheri, he starred in many successful comedy films which include Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005)
Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles he also displayed a flair for dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001), Ajnabee (2001), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) which did moderately well in India, but was a hit overseas.
In 2006 he starred in a sequel to Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri which was a huge success at the box office.
Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan in the romantic musical film Jaan-E-Mann which did not do as well as expected at the box office. Though the film under-performed, his role as a shy, lovable nerd was praised. He ended the year with Bhagam Bhag which was a success.
His first release of 2007, Namastey London was critically and commercially successful in India and overseas. The film is currently the second highest grossing film of 2007.
Kumar is also an active stage performer. He led the Heat 2006 world tour which also starred Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
Bio Data
Nick name(s) : Akki, Raju
Name : Akshay Kumar
Birth date : 9th September 1967
Address : 203 - A Wing, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri(W), Bombay - 400 053.
Height : 6'1" or 1.85 m
Weight : 82 kgs
Country : India
Siblings : Sister
Childern : Son Araav
Marital status : Married
Favorite food : Eat everything but never eat food from outside
Hobbies : Does a lot of outdoor sports (volleyball and cricket)
Occupation : Background dancer/bollywood actor/model/fight master/distributor
Languages : Hindi, english
Spouse : Twinkle Khanna (daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia)
Education : He was never much interested in studies, started doing martial arts when he was in 8th standard
Other facts : He trains himself every morning for 1.5 hrs
Triva
* He is brand ambassador of Microsoft XBOX 360,Thums Up,Aditya Birla Group-Grasim (Textiles) in India.
* Akshay was twice engaged with Twinkle Khanna.
* Akshay was twice engaged with Twinkle Khanna.
Filmfare Awards
Won
2002: Best Villain for Ajnabee
2005: Best Comedian for Garam MasalaNominated
1994: Best Actor for Yeh Dillagi
1997: Best Supporting Actor for Dil To Pagal Hai
2004: Best Supporting Actor for Khakee
2004: Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004: Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi KarogiIIFA Awards
2002 - Winner, Best Villain for Ajnabee
2005 - Winner, Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2006 - Nominated, Best Performance In Comic Role for Garam MasalaZee Cine Awards
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005 - Nominated, Screen Award for Jodi No. 1
2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against TimeStar Screen Awards
2005 - Nominated, Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2006 - Winner, Best Editor Award for Garam Masala & Deewane Huye Pagal
2006 - Winner, Best Comedian for Garam Masala (He requested that his name be removed from the nominee list, which was done.)Stardust Awards
2002 - Winner, Best Performance in a Negative Role for Ajnabee
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2006 - Winner, Actor of The Year Award for Garam Masala
2006 - Nominated, Star of the Year for Waqt: The Race Against TimeGlobal Indian Film
2002: Best Villain for Ajnabee
2005: Best Comedian for Garam MasalaNominated
1994: Best Actor for Yeh Dillagi
1997: Best Supporting Actor for Dil To Pagal Hai
2004: Best Supporting Actor for Khakee
2004: Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004: Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi KarogiIIFA Awards
2002 - Winner, Best Villain for Ajnabee
2005 - Winner, Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2006 - Nominated, Best Performance In Comic Role for Garam MasalaZee Cine Awards
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005 - Nominated, Screen Award for Jodi No. 1
2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against TimeStar Screen Awards
2005 - Nominated, Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2006 - Winner, Best Editor Award for Garam Masala & Deewane Huye Pagal
2006 - Winner, Best Comedian for Garam Masala (He requested that his name be removed from the nominee list, which was done.)Stardust Awards
2002 - Winner, Best Performance in a Negative Role for Ajnabee
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2006 - Winner, Actor of The Year Award for Garam Masala
2006 - Nominated, Star of the Year for Waqt: The Race Against TimeGlobal Indian Film
Awards
2005 - Winner, GIFA Best Supporting Actor - Mujhse Shaadi KarogiBollywood Movie Awards
2001 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor, Hera Pheri
2003 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor, Awara Paagal Deewana
2001 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor, Hera Pheri
2003 - Winner Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor, Awara Paagal Deewana
Apsara Academy Awards
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in A Supporting Role for Khakee
2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against TimeOther awards
2002 - Best actor in a Villainous role for Ajnabee by the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards 2003 - Celebrity Style Male at the Bollywood Fashion Awards
2006 - Bollywood People's Choice Awards: Best Comic Performance Garam Masala.
2006 - Best Action Actor at AXN Action Awards 2007 - AIFA Awards - Best Comedian for Jaan-E-Mann
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