Akshay Kumar
Born: 1967-09-09 in New Delhi, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). As a stunt actor, he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.
Filmography
2027
- Stree 3 as Sarkata's descended
- Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
2026
- Bhooth Bangla as Arjun Acharya
- Welcome to the Jungle as Rajeev
- Wheel Of Fortune India as Host
- Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam
2025
- Housefull 5 as Julius / Jolly No. 3
- Jolly LLB 3 as Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle as Self
- Sky Force as Kumar Om Ahuja 'Tiger'
- Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh as Chettur Sankaran Nair
- Kannappa as Shiva
- Pitch To Get Rich
2024
- The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment as Self
- Stree 2 as Udaybhan's Descendent
- Singham Again as Veer Sooryavanshi
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan
- Sarfira as Vir Mhatre
- Khel Khel Mein as Rishabh Malik
2023
- OMG 2 as The Messenger
- Selfiee as Vijay Kumar
- Mission Raniganj as Jaswant Singh Gill
2022
- Umang
- Raksha Bandhan as Lala Kedarnath
- Samrat Prithviraj as Prithviraj Chauhan
- Bachchhan Paandey as Bachchhan Paandey
- An Action Hero as Senior actor
- Ram Setu as Dr. Aryan Kulshreshtha
- Cuttputlli as SI Arjan Sethi
2021
- Sooryavanshi as Veer Sooryavanshi
- Atrangi Re as Sajjad Ali Khan
- Bell Bottom as Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom
2020
- Laxmii as Aasif
- Durgamati: The Myth ... (Producer)
2019
- Movie Masti With Manish as Himself
- Housefull 4 as Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
- Mission Mangal as Rakesh Dhawan
- Kesari as Havildar Ishar Singh
- Good Newwz as Varun Batra
- Blank as Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song
2018
- Dance Deewane as Himself
- Simmba as Veer Sooryavanshi
- 2.0 as Pakshi Rajan
- Gold as Balbir Singh
- Pad Man as Lakshmikant Chauhan
2017
- The Drama Company as Self
- The Halcyon as Adil Joshi
- Jolly LLB 2 as Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
- Toilet: A Love Story as Keshav Sharma
- Naam Shabana as Ajay Singh Rajput
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- Yaaron Ki Baraat as Self
- Rustom as Rustom Pavri
- Dishoom as Sameer Gazi
- Airlift as Ranjit Katyal
- Housefull 3 as Sandy AKA Sundi
2015
- Comedy Nights Bachao as Self
- Brothers as David Fernandez
- Baby as Ajay Singh Rajput
- Gabbar Is Back as Professor Aditya / Gabbar
- Singh Is Bliing as Raftaar Singh
- Hey Bro as Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
2014
- The Anupam Kher Show as Himself
- Holiday as Captain Viraat Bakshi
- It's Entertainment as Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Pannalal Johri
- Fugly as Himself in "Fugly Title Song"
- The Shaukeens as Akshay Kumar
2013
- Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- Special 26 as Ajay Singh
- Boss as Boss
- Bombay Talkies as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! as Shoaib Khan
- Bhaji in Problem as Bakshay Kumar
- Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya
- 72 Miles - Ek Pravas ... (Producer)
2012
- Rowdy Rathore as Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore
- OMG: Oh My God! as Krishna
- Housefull 2 as Jolly 1 / Sunny
- Joker as Agastya
- Khiladi 786 as Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
- Son of Sardaar ... (Thanks)
2011
- Death in Paradise as Zach Ogilvy
- Up Close & Personal with PZ as Himself
- Desi Boyz as Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco)
- Thank You as Kishen
- Breakaway as Akshay Kumar
- Patiala House as Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
- Chalo Dilli as Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
2010
- MasterChef India as Guest Star
- Tees Maar Khan as Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
- Housefull as Aarush Awasthi
- Khatta Meetha as Sachin Tichkule
- Action Replayy as Kishen Chopra
- Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai as Himself
2009
- Kambakkht Ishq as Viraj Shergill
- Chandni Chowk to China as Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng
- De Dana Dan as Nitin Bankar
- Blue as Aarav Malhotra
- 8 x 10 Tasveer as Jai Puri/Jeet Puri
2008
- Khatron Ke Khiladi as Host
- 10 Ka Dum as Himself
- Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
- Tashan as Bachchan Pande
- Singh Is Kinng as Happy Singh
- Jumbo as Jumbo
2007
- Om Shanti Om as Akshay Kumar
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa as Dr. Aditya 'Adi' Shrivastav
- Welcome as Rajiv
- Heyy Babyy as Aroush Mehra
- Namastey London as Arjun Ballu Singh
2006
- Phir Hera Pheri as Raju
- Bhagam Bhag as Bunty
- Jaan-E-Mann as Agastya Rao
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Aditya Malhotra
- Mere Jeevan Saathi as Vicky
- Family: Ties of Blood as Shekhar K. Bhatia
2005
- The Great Indian Laughter Challenge as Judge
- Garam Masala as Makrand "Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya
- Deewane Huye Paagal as Rocky Hiranandani
- Insan as Amjad
- Waqt as Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
- Dosti: Friends Forever as Raj Malhotra
- Bewafaa as Raja
2004
- Indian Idol as Self
- Koffee with Karan as Self
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi as Sunny Khurana
- Khakee as Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma
- Aitraaz as Raj Malhotra
- Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Inspector Ajay
- Aan: Men at Work as DCP Hari Om Patnaik
- Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo as Major Rajeev Singh
- Hatya: The Murder as Ravi R. Lal
- Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna as Narrator
- Police Force: An Inside Story as Vijay Singh
- Ghar Grihasti
2003
- Andaaz as Raj Malhotra
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins as Arjun
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Awara Paagal Deewana as Guru Gulab Khatri
- Aankhen as Vishwas Prajapati
- Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya as Raj Malhotra
- Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani as Atul Aggarwal
2001
- Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love as Ajay Kapoor
- Ajnabee as Vikram "Vicky" Bajaj
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
- Hera Pheri as Raju
- Dhadkan as Ram Verma
- Khiladi 420 as Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra
1999
- Jaanwar as Badshah / Bapu Lohar
- Sangharsh as Professor Aman Verma
- Zulmi as Raj
- International Khiladi as Rahul 'Devraj'
- Aarzoo as Vijay
1997
- Dil To Pagal Hai as Ajay
- Aflatoon as Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi
- Daava as Inspector Arjun
- Tarazu as Inspector Ram Yadav
- Lahoo Ke Do Rang as Sikandar Davai
- Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi as Raja
- Insaaf: The Final Justice
1996
- Tu Chor Main Sipahi as Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
- Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi as Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
- Sapoot
1995
- Sabse Bada Khiladi as Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
- Nazar Ke Samne as Jai Kumar
- Maidan-E-Jung as Karan Singh
- Paandav as Inspector Vijay Kumar
1994
- Mohra as Amar Saxena
- Suhaag as Raj Sinha
- Hum Hain Bemisaal as Vijay Sinha
- Elaan as Vishal Chaudhry
- Amaanat as Amar
- Yeh Dillagi as Vijay Saigal
- Zaalim as Ravi
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari as Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
- Zakhmi Dil as Jaidev Anand
- Jai Kishen as Jai Verma / Kishen
- Ikke Pe Ikka as Rajiv
1993
- Sainik as Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
- Dil Ki Baazi as Vijay
- Waqt Hamara Hai as Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
- Kayda Kanoon as Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
- Vishnu Vijaya
- Ashaant as Vijay
1992
- Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- Deedar as Anand K. Malhotra
- Khiladi as Raj Malhotra
- Mr. Bond as Mr. Bond
1987
- Aaj as Karate Instructor