Akshay Kumar Height, Age, Wife, Family, Children, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts about Akshay Kumar

• Is Akshay Kumar a smoker?

• Is it true that Akshay Kumar does not consume alcohol?

• Originally from Amritsar in a Punjabi household, Akshay grew up in Old Delhi. However, he eventually relocated to Koliwada in Mumbai.

• From a young age, he had a passion for acting and martial arts, which led him to start his training in eighth grade.

• Akshay Kumar’s father and Dara Singh were familiar with each other. There is a childhood picture of Akshay Kumar standing alongside Dara Singh.

• Before entering the world of filmmaking, he acquired skills in Muay Thai during his time in Bangkok and achieved the rank of Black Belt in Taekwondo.

• To make a living, he took up a job as a waiter at Metro Guest House, a restaurant located in Bangkok. He started off with a salary of ₹1,500.

• Upon his arrival in Mumbai, he took on the role of a peon at a travel organization located in Kolkata. Subsequently, he proceeded to instruct individuals in the art of martial arts.

• When a photographer student recommended him to a modelling agency, he decided to give it a shot. Finding success in the industry, he made the bold decision to change his name from Rajeev Om Bhatia to Akshay Kumar, inspired by a movie where the actor opposite his favorite actress shared the name Akshay.

• Upon arriving in Mumbai, he had his portfolio shoot at his current residence, namely his Juhu Bangalow.

• In the 1987 film “Aaj,” he made his debut as a Karate Instructor with a brief 17-second performance. Take a look at a snippet of his act in the movie.

• After missing his flight to Bangalore, Akshay found himself wandering in Natraj Studio. It was there that he unexpectedly crossed paths with Pramod Chakravorty, which led to him signing the film Deedar.

• During the early 90s, he attended an audition for Rajesh Khanna’s movie “Jai Shiv Shankar.” Despite waiting on the set for approximately four hours, he was unable to be auditioned or even meet Rajesh Khanna.

• Ajay Devgn was cast in the film “Phool Aur Kaante” as the first choice, as the original actor’s request for a higher salary led to the role being given to him instead.

• His initial film that received a signed contract was Deedar, while Saugandh marked his first debut in the film industry.

• During the filming of the movie “Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi,” Akshay Kumar lifted Brian Lee, who weighed 350 pounds. This exertion caused Akshay back pain, leading to his hospitalization for a period of time.

• Following a string of unsuccessful films, Akshay Kumar’s uproarious portrayal in “Hera Pheri” delighted the audience and had them laughing uncontrollably. The media declared that a new side of Akshay Kumar had emerged, showcasing his exceptional comedic talent.

• Despite the immense success of the sequel to Hera Pheri, titled Phir Hera Pheri, Akshay voiced his criticism towards the film, stating that it was nothing but utter nonsense.

• Akshay Kumar had the pleasure of becoming engaged to actress Twinkle Khanna not once, but twice. Twinkle is the daughter of the renowned actor Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. Eventually, on the 17th of January 2001, they tied the knot. Together, they are the proud parents of a son and a daughter. Akshay chooses to shield his children from the media’s attention, ensuring they have a regular upbringing. Attached is a picture of Akshay Kumar’s wedding ceremony.

• His presence in the news was consistently associated with accusations of reducing the parts of his co-stars. He was also held accountable for eliminating the roles of John Abraham in “Garam Masala” and Govinda in “Bhagam Bhag.”

• In addition to his acting career, he has also served as the host for several television shows, including Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (Season 1, 2, 4), MasterChef India (Season 1), and Dare 2 Dance.

• Throughout his film career, he has portrayed dual roles in several movies including Jai Kishan, Aflatoon, Khiladi 420, Chandni Chowk To China, and Rowdy Rathore.

• In addition to his acting career, he showcased his singing talent by rendering the Punjabi devotional song “Nirgun Raakh Liya”. The entire profit generated from the album was graciously contributed to the victims affected by the tragic train bombings in Mumbai. Here is the video of his soulful rendition of the devotional song:

• In 2008, he received the prestigious Honorary Doctorate of Law from the University of Windsor in recognition of his remarkable acting career. In that very same year, People Magazine esteemed him as one of “The Sexiest Man Alive.”

• In the movie OMG: Oh My God, Akshay rode a bike valued at 1 million rupees.

• The audience highly praised Akshay’s portrayal in Gabbar Is Back, however, his daughter expressed dissatisfaction with his lengthy beard, which he had grown to fully embody his character, Aditya.

• He holds a deep emotional attachment to the ‘firsts’ in his life, evident in his decision to retain his initial car, motorcycle, and house.

• Akshay is famously known as the “Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood” due to his involvement in 8 films with the Khiladi title, including Khiladi, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, International Khiladi, Mr and Mrs Khiladi, Khiladi 420, and Khiladi 786.

• To maintain his physical fitness, he actively engages in various activities such as basketball, swimming, kickboxing, and regular workouts.

• During an episode of Koffee With Karan, Lara Dutta, his co-star, unveiled his incompetence in delivering dialogues. To aid him in this aspect, the crew members employ various tactics such as positioning a piece of paper in front of him or even discreetly placing it on the heroine’s costume, among other inventive methods.

• Akshay Kumar’s portrayal of a Parsi individual in the movie Rustom, based on the true story of Naval Officer K. M. Nanavati, earned him high praise from the audience in 2016. This marked his first time taking on such a remarkable role.

• Due to his outstanding performances in films such as Namastey London, Holiday, Baby, Gabbar Is Back, and Airlift, Akshay Kumar is often referred to as the “New-Age Manoj Kumar aka Bharat Kumar.”

• Akki possesses a slight inclination towards superstition, making it a personal rule to inscribe an ‘Om’ on any page before writing anything on it.

• In 15 films, Akshay has portrayed the character of a police officer.

• His birthday coincides with Raj Kundra, the husband of Shilpa Shetty, his ex-girlfriend.

• He acquired Arabic language skills in order to accurately portray a Kuwait-based businessman in the movie Airlift.

• Akshay Kumar has also been a part of movies that address social issues and strive to eliminate certain societal wrongdoings or stigmas. Examples of such films include “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Padman,” in which Akshay Kumar takes on leading roles.

• He ranked 4th on Forbes’s highest-paid actor’s list in 2019, earning $65 million from June 1, 2018, to June 1, 2019. Dwayne Johnson, the Hollywood star, topped the Forbes list with earnings of $89.4 million.

• During an Instagram live session with wildlife adventurer Bear Grylls, he discussed the advantages of consuming cow urine, a daily practice he personally follows. [8] The Times of India reported.

• Akshay Kumar was declared the ‘Brand Ambassador’ of Uttarakhand by the state government on 7 February 2022. This announcement followed his meeting with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence in Dehradun. As a gesture, Chief Minister Dhami presented a replica of the Kedar Nath temple to Akshay Kumar.