AKSHAY KUMAR

ALYZZA · Trimis: 02/08/2008 12:07 Titlul subiectului: AKSHAY KUMAR

Date of Birth
9 September 1967, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Birth Name
Rajiv Hari Om-Bhatia

Nickname
Akki

Height
6' 1" (1.85 m) Spouse
Twinkle Khanna (14 January 2001 - present) 1 child

Trivia
Dated most of his co-stars including Pooja Batra, Raveena Tandon and Rekha (before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna).

Was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested he model and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.

Dated Shilpa Shetty twice before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna.

Has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav born 15th September 2002. Became an uncle when sister-in-law Rinke Saran gave birth to a baby girl on 19 October 2004.

Won Best Villain award for 'Ajnabee (2001)' as it was his first ever award since his career started in 1991.

He is the son-in-law of Bollywood mega-star, Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia, as well as the brother-in-law of actress Rinke Khanna.

Was working as a chef in a restaurant in Bangkok before entering films.

Studied martial arts in Bangkok before becoming an actor.

A long road traveled; from a waiter in Bangkok, to one of the most successful actors in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has come a long way. As an instructor in martial artist, Rajiv Bhatia always dreamt of making it big in that field but when a student suggested that with his good looks and a good built, he should take up modelling, the anonymous Rajiv Bhatia began his journey as Akshay Kumar who then slowly but surely worked his way up to becoming one of the most talented stars of the industry. Stunned at the pay package and his success as a model, Akshay took the next obvious step, and entered into films. However unlike most of the other stars in his time, Akshay neither had star parents, nor a godfather to launch him. Although his first few films were unsuccessful at the box office, they helped Akshay get noticed for his dancing abilities and his dare-devilish stunts. His first true hit film was 'Khiladi' and although it was a success, the top banners continued to be elusive until 'Yeh Dillagi' which not only got him recognition but marked his position as a top league actor. Though 'Jai Kishen' and 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' were quite successful at the box office, it was 'Mohra' and 'Sabse Bada Khiladi' that it catapulted Akshay to fame and established his position as one of the top most heroes of the industry. With a series of 'Khiladi' movies including the "Khiladiyon Ke Khiladi', Akshay became the quintessential "action hero'. But with 'Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi', 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and 'Aflatoon', he attempted new genres in order to change his stereotypical image, and he was quite successful at it. Another attempt at a new role with 'Ajnabee', where he played the villain, was again well portrayed and well received by audiences and critics alike. 'Dhadkan', where he starred opposite Shilpa Shetty reaffirmed the fact that aside from being an action hero, Akshay Kumar was also the perfect romantic lead. In the same year came another memorable performance with the film "Hera Pheri' which brought to the forefront his strength in comedy and superb timing as he held his ground with the seasoned Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. Akshay Kumar continued to improve with every film, from "Khakee, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', "Aitraaz, Waqt', 'Awara Pagaal Deewana', "Garam Masala' to the recently released "Phir Hera Phiri' proved that Akshay was a sure-fire hit at the box-office as well. Today he is one of the most sought after actors who commands a strong box-office opening. His forthcoming films conține Jaaneman, Saamna, London Namaste and Welcome.
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Akshay Kumar, nascut Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, in 9 septembrie 1967, este un actor indian. El a jucat in peste 80 de filme vorbite in hindi, devenind știut in Bollywood. Pana in ani 90, Kumar se incadra in rolurile de eroi de actiune la Bollywood.

Akshay Kumar s-a nascut in Amritsar , tinutul Punjab, facand parte din clasa de mijloc a societati. Tatal lui era functionar guvernamental. De mic si-a aratat talentele, mai ales de dansator. Din Punjab se muta cu familia in Mumbai, intr-un cartier dominat tot de cei din Punjab. intra la colegiu unde isi arata interesul pentru sport. Studiaza artele martiale in Bangkok, unde lucreaza ca bucatar. Akshay Kumar se intoarce in Mumbai, unde incepe sa predea artele martiale. Printre elevii lui se afla si un fotograf care ii recomanda sa devina model. Elevul ii face rost de un contract ca tip pentru o companie mica. Vazand ca castiga mai bine ca si model se dedica intru totul modelingului. Dupa cateva luni de modeling a fost observat de un producator de la Bollywood, primind rolul de frunte intr-un film. De-a lungul anilor petrecuti la Bollywood a avut legaturi amoroase cu Raveena Tandan, Shilpa Shetty si Priyanka Chopra, fosta Miss World, toate actrite la Bollywood. Dupa ce s-a logodit de doua ori cu actrita Twinkle Khanna, s-au casatorit in 14 ianuarie 2001. Au un fiu impreuna, Aarav.
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Filmography

Hera Pheri 3 (2009) (announced) .... Raju
Aise Ko Taisa (2009) (pre-production)
Kambakkht Ishq (2008) (pre-production)
... aka Incredible Love (USA: literal English title)
Eight by Ten (2008) (filming)
Chandni Chowk to China (2008) (post-production) .... Sidhu
... aka Made in China (India: English title: working title) (USA: informal alternative title)
Singh Is Kinng (2008) (post-production) .... Happy Singh
... aka S.I.K. (India: English title: promotional abbreviation)

Tashan (2008) .... Bachchan Pandey
... aka Style (India: English title: literal title)
Welcome (2007/I) .... Rajiv
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) .... Dr. Aditya Shrivastav
Heyy Babyy (2007) .... Arush Mehra
Namastey London (2007) .... Arjun Ballu Singh
Bhagam Bhag (2006) .... Bunty
Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again (2006) .... Agastya Rao
... aka Beloved (International: English title)
... aka Heartthrob (USA)
... aka Let's Fall in Love... Again (UK: promotional title)
Phir Hera Pheri (2006) .... Raju
... aka Hera Pheri 2 (India: Hindi title)
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Aditya Malhotra
Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006) .... Vicky
... aka Suneel Darshan's Mere Jeevan Saathi (India: Hindi title: complete title)
Family: Ties of Blood (2006) .... Shekhar Bhatia
Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) .... Raj Malhotra
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) .... Rocky Hiranandani
Garam Masala (2005) .... Mac
Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) .... Aditya Thakur
Bewafaa (2005) .... Raja
Insan (2005) .... Amjad
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) .... Major Rajeev Singh
Aitraaz (2004) .... Raj Malhotra
Hatya: The Murder (2004) .... Ravi R. Lal
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Sunny
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004) .... Inspector Ajay
Aan: Men at Work (2004) .... DCP Hari Om Patnaik
... aka Aan (India: Hindi title: short title)
Police Force: An Inside Story (2004) .... Vijay Singh
Khakee (2004) .... Sr. Inspector Shekhar Verma
... aka The Uniform (International: English title: informal literal title)
Andaaz (2003) .... Raj Malhotra
Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003) .... Arjun
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) .... Atul
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) .... Guru Gulab Khatri
Aankhen (2002) .... Vishwas Prajapati
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) .... Raj Malhotra
Ajnabee (2001) .... Vikram Bajaj ((Vicky)
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) .... Ajay Kapoor
... aka Bond of Love (International: English title)
... aka Ek Rishtaa (India: Hindi title: short title)
Khiladi 420 (2000) .... Dev Kumar Malhotra
Dhadkan (2000) .... Ram
Hera Pheri (2000) .... Raju

Jaanwar (1999) .... Badshah/Bapu Lohar
Sangharsh (1999) .... Professor Aman Varma
Zulmi (1999) .... Raj
International Khiladi (1999) .... Rahul 'Devraj'
Aarzoo (1999) .... Vijay Khanna
Barood (1998) .... Jai Sharma
Angaaray (1998) .... Amar
Keemat: They Are Back (1998) .... Dev
Aflatoon (1997) .... Rocky/Raja/Parimal Chaturvedi
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) .... Ajay (Special Appearance)
... aka D.T.P.H. (India: English title: promotional abbreviation)
... aka The Heart Is Crazy (India: English title: literal title)
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) .... Raja
Tarazu (1997) .... Inspector Ram Yadav
Daava (1997) .... Inspector Arjun
... aka The Challenge (India: English title)
Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997) .... Inspector Vikram Singh
... aka Justice (India: English title) (International: English title)
Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) .... Sikandar Davai
Sapoot (1996) .... Prem
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) .... Akshay Malhotra
... aka Players of the Game (International: English title: informal literal title)
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) .... Amar Varma
Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar/Lallu
Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Karan Singh
Paandav (1995) .... Inspector Vijay Kumar
Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994) .... Vijay Sinha
Zaalim (1994) .... Ravi
Zakhmi Dil (1994) .... Jaidev Anand
Nazar Ke Samne (1994) .... Jai Kumar
Suhaag (1994) .... Raj Sinha
Ikke Pe Ikka (1994) .... Rajiv
Amaanat (1994) .... Amar
Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) .... Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
... aka I'm the Expert, You're the Novice (UK)
Mohra (1994) .... Amar Saxena
Jai Kishen (1994) .... Jai Verma/Kishen
Yeh Dillagi (1994) .... Vijay Saigal
... aka The Game of Love (India: English title)
Elaan (1994) .... Vishal Chaudhry
Sainik (1993) .... Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
Waqt Hamara Hai (1993) .... Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
Kayda Kanoon (1993) .... Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
Dil Ki Baazi (1993) .... Vijay
Ashaant (1993) .... Vijay
... aka Vishnu Vijaya (India: Kannada title: dubbed version)
Deedar (1992) .... Anand K. Malhotra
... aka Seeing the Beloved's Face
Khiladi (1992) .... Raj Malhotra
Mr. Bond (1992) .... Mr. Bond
Dancer (1991) .... Raju 'Raja'
Saugandh (1991) .... Shiva
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