Akshay Kumar

Unstoppable Akshay Kumar (Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia). The greatest actor and inspiration in India is Akshay Kumar, whose real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. Akshay Kumar did not always have it easy. Before becoming a well-known Bollywood actor and attaining great fame, Akshay was a waiter in a restaurant in Bangkok. And he didn’t have easy access to food either. From Lowly Origins to Bollywood Affair. Akshay Kumar's real name, Rajiv Bhatia, was born on September 9, 1967, in Amritsar. Soon he shifted to Delhi. Later the family moved to Mumbai. The man was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth or into riches but has more than that; it is an unbroken spirit. In the following years, he travelled to Thailand due to his inclination for martial arts. There he learned Muay Thai and worked as a chef and waiter to survive. He had no means of understanding that this would one day make him Bollywood’s ultimate action hero! The Khiladi Who Changed the Game. In 1991, Akshay made his Bollywood premiere in Saugandh but khiladi (1992) made him a superstar in Bollywood. In no time he became ‘Bollywood’s Khiladi’ and started delivering back-to-back hits like Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) and Mohra (1994). Akshay Kumar did energetic stunts that audience loved and became a hit in the film industry. More Than Just an Action Hero. Akshay Kumar is quite different from many actors who get typecast. In blockbuster funnies Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Singh is Kinng (2008), he made us laugh till we cried. Akshay Kumar has picked socially relevant films as well. Movies like Airlift, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Pad Man made a big impact. These films also earned him a fair amount of praises. The Man Behind the Superstar. Twinkle, Akshay's wife, urged him to join a United Nations program. He married Rajesh Khanna's daughter, Twinkle Khanna, in 2001. Despite having two kids, they avoid the spotlight. At the same time, he did not hesitate to donate money for their assistance, making him generous by nature. He also regularly promotes health and fitness across India. Akshay Kumar's Method to Achieve Fitness. Akshay is more famous for his discipline than for his acting skills. And it says a lot. Akshay Kumar wakes up early, doesn’t drink and maintains a strict fitness regime. Late night parties and booze make you fat! Akshay doesn’t do this either. Akshay Kumar practices various types of workouts because he believes in keeping both body and mind fit. He regularly practices martial arts, yoga, swimming, etc. No wonder he does most of his stunts himself! Did You Know? Akshay Kumar has a black belt in Taekwondo and that he trained for martial arts in Thailand. Before acting, he worked as a chef and waiter in Bangkok. Once a modeling rejection led him to become Bollywood’s highest-paid actor. He performs his own stunts and is known as the Indian Jackie Chan. In 2009, he got the Padma Shri the fourth highest civilian award in India for his work in cinema. Several times, Akshay has featured on the list of highest-paid winners of Forbes and competes with Hollywood stars! What’s Next? Akshay is not slowing down after many, many years of work in the film industry. He always surprises the audience with his films be it action comedy or social dramas. His commitment, energy, and desire to work hard make him a favourite and bankable star of Bollywood. What Do You Think? What’s your favorite Akshay Kumar movie? Do you admire his journey as much as we do? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to give your friends a heads up!