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
- Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Stree 3 as Sarkata's descended
2026
- Welcome to the Jungle as Rajeev Kohli
- Bhooth Bangla as Arjun Acharya
- Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam
- Wheel Of Fortune India as Host
- Haiwaan as Abhijeet
2025
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle as Self
- Housefull 5 as Julius / Jolly No. 3
- Jolly LLB 3 as Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
- Pitch To Get Rich
- Sky Force as Kumar Om Ahuja 'Tiger'
- Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh as Chettur Sankaran Nair
- Kannappa as Shiva
2024
- Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment as Self
- The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- Singham Again as Veer Sooryavanshi
- Stree 2 as Udaybhan's Descendent
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan
- Khel Khel Mein as Rishabh Malik
- Sarfira as Vir Mhatre
2023
- Selfiee as Vijay Kumar
- OMG 2 as The Messenger
- Mission Raniganj as Jaswant Singh Gill
2022
- Umang
- Ram Setu as Dr. Aryan Kulshreshtha
- Bachchhan Paandey as Bachchhan Paandey
- Cuttputlli as SI Arjan Sethi
- Raksha Bandhan as Lala Kedarnath
- Samrat Prithviraj as Prithviraj Chauhan
- An Action Hero as Senior actor
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
- Kesari as Havildar Ishar Singh
- Housefull 4 as Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
- Good Newwz as Varun Batra
- Movie Masti With Manish as Himself
- Mission Mangal as Rakesh Dhawan
- Blank as Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song
2018
- Dance Deewane as Himself
- 2.0 as Pakshi Rajan
- Pad Man as Lakshmikant Chauhan
- Simmba as Veer Sooryavanshi
- Gold as Balbir Singh
2017
- The Drama Company as Self
- The Halcyon as Adil Joshi
- Toilet: A Love Story as Keshav Sharma
- Naam Shabana as Ajay Singh Rajput
- Jolly LLB 2 as Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- Airlift as Ranjit Katyal
- Dishoom as Sameer Gazi
- Yaaron Ki Baraat as Self
- Housefull 3 as Sandy AKA Sundi
- Rustom as Rustom Pavri
2015
- Comedy Nights Bachao as Self
- Baby as Ajay Singh Rajput
- Brothers as David Fernandez
- 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
- It's Entertainment as Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Pannalal Johri
- Holiday as Captain Viraat Bakshi
- The Shaukeens as Akshay Kumar
- Fugly as Himself in "Fugly Title Song"
2013
- Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- Bombay Talkies as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
- Boss as Boss
- 72 Miles - Ek Pravas ... (Producer)
- Special 26 as Ajay Singh
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! as Shoaib Khan
- Bhaji in Problem as Bakshay Kumar
- Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya
2012
- Rowdy Rathore as Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore
- OMG: Oh My God! as Krishna
- Khiladi 786 as Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
- Son of Sardaar ... (Thanks)
- Housefull 2 as Jolly 1 / Sunny
- Joker as Agastya
2011
- Death in Paradise as Zach Ogilvy
- Breakaway as Akshay Kumar
- Chalo Dilli as Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
- Thank You as Kishen
- Patiala House as Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
- Desi Boyz as Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco)
- Up Close & Personal with PZ as Himself
2010
- MasterChef India as Himself - Judge & Host
- Action Replayy as Kishen Chopra
- Khatta Meetha as Sachin Tichkule
- Tees Maar Khan as Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
- Housefull as Aarush Awasthi
- Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai as Himself
2009
- Chandni Chowk to China as Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng
- De Dana Dan as Nitin Bankar
- Kambakkht Ishq as Viraj Shergill
- 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
- Jumbo as Jumbo
- Singh Is Kinng as Happy Singh
- Tashan as Bachchan Pande
2007
- Om Shanti Om as Akshay Kumar
- Welcome as Rajiv
- Namastey London as Arjun Ballu Singh
- Heyy Babyy as Aroush Mehra
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa as Dr. Aditya 'Adi' Shrivastav
2006
- Bhagam Bhag as Bunty
- Phir Hera Pheri as Raju
- Jaan-E-Mann as Agastya Rao
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye as Aditya Malhotra
- Family: Ties of Blood as Shekhar K. Bhatia
- Mere Jeevan Saathi as Vicky
2005
- The Great Indian Laughter Challenge as Judge
- Garam Masala as Makrand "Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya
- Dosti: Friends Forever as Raj Malhotra
- Bewafaa as Raja
- Waqt as Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
- Deewane Huye Paagal as Rocky Hiranandani
- Insan as Amjad
2004
- Indian Idol as Self
- Koffee with Karan as Self
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi as Sunny Khurana
- Khakee as Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma
- Hatya: The Murder as Ravi R. Lal
- Aitraaz as Raj Malhotra
- Aan: Men at Work as DCP Hari Om Patnaik
- Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin as Inspector Ajay
- Ghar Grihasti
- Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo as Major Rajeev Singh
- Police Force: An Inside Story as Vijay Singh
- Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna as Narrator
2003
- Andaaz as Raj Malhotra
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins as Arjun
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Aankhen as Vishwas Prajapati
- Awara Paagal Deewana as Guru Gulab Khatri
- Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani as Atul Aggarwal
- Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya as Raj Malhotra
2001
- Ajnabee as Vikram "Vicky" Bajaj
- Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love as Ajay Kapoor
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
- Hera Pheri as Raju
- Dhadkan as Ram Verma
- Khiladi 420 as Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra
1999
- Sangharsh as Professor Aman Verma
- Jaanwar as Badshah / Bapu Lohar
- Zulmi as Raj
- International Khiladi as Rahul 'Devraj'
- Aarzoo as Vijay
1997
- Aflatoon as Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi
- Dil To Pagal Hai as Ajay
- Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi as Raja
- Daava as Inspector Arjun
- Tarazu as Inspector Ram Yadav
- Lahoo Ke Do Rang as Sikandar Davai
- Insaaf: The Final Justice
1996
- Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi as Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
- Tu Chor Main Sipahi as Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
- Sapoot
1995
- Maidan-E-Jung as Karan Singh
- Sabse Bada Khiladi as Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
- Paandav as Inspector Vijay Kumar
- Nazar Ke Samne as Jai Kumar
1994
- Yeh Dillagi as Vijay Saigal
- Zaalim as Ravi
- Ikke Pe Ikka as Rajiv
- Mohra as Amar Saxena
- Hum Hain Bemisaal as Vijay Sinha
- Elaan as Vishal Chaudhry
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari as Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
- Suhaag as Raj Sinha
- Zakhmi Dil as Jaidev Anand
- Amaanat as Amar
- Jai Kishen as Jai Verma / Kishen
1993
- Waqt Hamara Hai as Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
- Ashaant as Vijay
- Sainik as Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
- Dil Ki Baazi as Vijay
- Vishnu Vijaya
- Kayda Kanoon as Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
1992
- Aap Ki Adalat as Himself
- Mr. Bond as Mr. Bond
- Khiladi as Raj Malhotra
- Deedar as Anand K. Malhotra
1987
- Aaj as Karate Instructor