Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar, Punjab to a Punjabi family. His father was a government employee. From a very young age, he was recognised as a performer, particularly as a dancer. Kumar was raised in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk neighbourhood before moving to Mumbai.In Mumbai, he lived in Koliwada, which was another Punjabi dominated area. He studied at Don Bosco School and then Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King’s Circle), where he participated in sports with Janpal Singh.

He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a chef. He then came back to Mumbai, where he started teaching martial arts. One of his students happened to be a photographer and recommended him to do modelling. The student gave him a modelling assignment for a small company. For his two hours posing in front of the camera, Kumar got Rs. 5,000, compared to his previous monthly salary of Rs. 4,000. That was one of the main reasons why he chose to be a model. After a couple of months of modelling, Kumar was offered a lead role by producer Pramod Chakravarthy for the movie Deedar

Akshey made his Bollywood acting debut with the 1991 film Saugandh, which was followed by the 1992 thriller film Khiladi. In 1994, his action films Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Mohra which were among the highest grossing films of the year. Later that year, Yash Chopra signed him for the romantic film Yeh Dillagi which was also a success. He received appreciation for his performance in this film, where he played a romantic role which was different compared to his action roles. He would consequently receive his first nominations for Best Actor award at the Filmfare and Star Screen ceremonies. During the same year, Kumar also had success with films like Suhaag and the low budget action film Elaan. All these achievements, promoted Kumar as one of the most successful actors of that year.

In 1995, along with his share of unsuccessful movies, he starred in the third film in his Khiladi series Sabse Bada Khiladi, which was a hit. He proved to have success with the Khiladi series, as in the next year he starred in the fourth successful film with Khiladi in the title, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi opposite Rekha and Raveena Tandon. The film became one of the highest grossing films of the year.
In 1997, Kumar was seen in a supporting role in Yash Chopra’s hit film Dil To Pagal Hai, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award nomination. In the same year, he attempted a comedy role with the fifth film in the Khiladi series, Mr and Mrs Khiladi. Unlike his previous films with Khiladi in the title, the film failed commercially. In the same way as this film, his next Khiladi releases in the following years went on to fail at the box office. In 1999, Kumar received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and Jaanwar. Whilst the former did not make a profit at the box office, the latter turned out to be a success.

In 2000 he starred in the comedy Hera Pheri (2000) which was a commercial success. He also starred in the romantic film Dhadkan later that same year which performed moderately at the box office. In 2001, Kumar played a negative role in the film Ajnabee. The film won him much acclaim as well as his first Filmfare Award for Best Villain. Kumar played a role as role as a blind man in Aankhen.
Following Hera Pheri, Kumar starred in a number of comedy films, including Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). and Garam Masala (2005). The films succeeded at the box office and his performance in the latter earned him his second Filmfare Award, for Best Comedian. Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles, Kumar displayed a flair for dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001), Aankhen (2002), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005).
In 2006 he starred in a sequel to Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri. As was the former, the sequel became a huge success at the box office. Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan in the romantic musical Jaan-E-Mann. The film was a well anticipated release, and despite receiving positive reviews from critics, did not do as well as expected at the box office. Though the film under-performed, his role as a shy, lovable nerd was praised.[16] He ended the year with the comedy Bhagam Bhag, which was a success. In that same year, he led the Heat 2006 world tour along with fellow stars Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.

2007 proved to be Kumar’s most successful year during his career in the industry, and as described by box office analysts, “probably the best ever recorded by an actor, with four outright hits and no flops.” His first release, Namastey London, was critically and commercially successful, and his performance earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare. Critic Taran Adarsh wrote of his performance in the film, “he’s sure to win the hearts of millions of moviegoers with a terrific portrayal in this film.” His next two releases, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, were box office successes as well. Kumar’s last release of the year, Welcome, did extremely well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster status and simultaneously becoming his fifth successive hit. All of Kumar’s films which released that year did well in the overseas market as well.
Kumar’s first film of 2008, Tashan, marked his comeback to the Yash Raj Films banner after 11 years. Although much anticipated by the public, the film was a critical and commercial failure. His second film, Singh Is Kinng was a huge success at the box office and broke the first-week worldwide record of Om Shanti Om, the previous highest figure. His next film was the animated film Jumbo. The year also saw Kumar making his small screen debut as the host of the successful show Fear Factor , Khatron Ke Khiladi. He later returned to host the show’s second season in 2009.

In 2009, Kumar featured opposite Deepika Padukone in the Warner Bros.-Rohan Sippy production Chandni Chowk to China. Directed by Nikhil Advani, the film was a critical and commercial failure at the box office. Kumar’s next release was 8 x 10 Tasveer. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film was a critical and commercial failure. His next release was Kambakkht Ishq. Kumar’s film Blue was released on 16 October 2009. Blue collected about Rs. 42 crores at the box-office. His release in 2009 was Priyadarshan’s De Dana Dan.
He then appeared in the 2010 comedy, House Full, directed by Sajid Khan which garnered the second-highest opening weekend collection of all time. Kumar’s next release was Khatta Meetha, directed by Priyadarshan which was an average grosser. He also appeared in Vipul Shah’s Action Replayy, which was a box office failure

Kumar earlier dated several of his colleagues, such as Shilpa Shetty and Raveena Tandon. After being engaged twice to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, he married her on 14 January 2001. Their son named Aarav was born in September 2002.

Movies Done By Akshay Kumar

1991 Saugandh Shiva Debut Film
1991 Dancer Raju
1992 Khiladi Raj Malhotra
1992 Mr. Bond Mr. Bond
1992 Deedar Anand Malhotra
1993 Ashaant Vijay Simultaneously shot in Kannada titled Vishnu Vijaya
1993 Dil Ki Baazi Vijay
1993 Kayda Kanoon Dawood
1993 Waqt Hamara Hai Vikas Sabkuchwala
1993 Sainik Suraj Dutt
1994 Elaan Vishal Chaudhary
1994 Yeh Dillagi Vijayendra “Vijay” Saigal Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor
1994 Jai Kishen Jai / Kishen
1994 Mohra Amar Saxena
1994 Main Khiladi Tu Anari Karan Joglekar
1994 Ikke Pe Ikka Rajiv
1994 Amaanat Amar
1994 Suhaag Raj
1994 Zakhmi Dil Jaidev Anand
1994 Zaalim Ravi
1994 Hum Hain Bemisaal Vijay Sinha
1995 Paandav Vijay
1995 Maidan-E-Jung Karan
1995 Nazar Ke Samne Jai Kumar
1995 Sabse Bada Khiladi Vijay Kumar / Lallu Dual role
1996 Tu Chor Main Sipahi Amar Verma
1996 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi Akshay Malhotra
1996 Sapoot Prem
1997 Lahoo Ke Do Rang Sikandar Davai
1997 Insaaf: The Final Justice Vikram
1997 Daava Arjun
1997 Tarazu Ram Yadav
1997 Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Raja
1997 Dil To Pagal Hai Ajay Sahni Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
1997 Aflatoon Rocky / Raja
1998 Keemat – They Are Back Dev
1998 Angaaray Amar
1998 Barood Jai Sharma
1999 Sangharsh Aman Verma
1999 Aarzoo Vijay Khanna
1999 International Khiladi Devraj
1999 Zulmi Raj
1999 Jaanwar Baadshah / Babu Lohaar
2000 Hera Pheri Raju
2000 Dhadkan Ram Verma
2000 Khiladi 420 Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra
2001 Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Ajay Kapoor
2001 Ajnabee Vikram Bajaj Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
2002 Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Raj Malhotra
2002 Aankhen Vishwas Prajapati
2002 Awara Paagal Deewana Guru Gulab Khatri
2002 Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Atul
2003 Talaash: The Hunt Begins… Arjun
2003 Andaaz Raj Malhotra
2004 Khakee Shekhar Verma Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
2004 Police Force: An Inside Story Vijay Singh
2004 Aan: Men at Work Hari Om Pattnaik
2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Arun Khanna / Sunny Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
2004 Hatya: The Murder Ravi Lal
2004 Aitraaz Raj Malhotra
2004 Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin Ajay Khanna
2004 Ghar Grihasti Himself
2004 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Rajeev Singh
2005 Insan Amjad
2005 Bewafaa Raja
2005 Waqt: The Race Against Time Aditya Thakur
2005 Garam Masala Makrand “Mac” Godbhole Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2005 Deewane Huye Paagal Rocky Hiranandani
2005 Dosti: Friends Forever Raj
2006 Family Shekhar Bhatia
2006 Mere Jeevan Saathi Vicky
2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Aditya Malhotra
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Raju
2006 Jaan-E-Mann Agastya Rao
2006 Bhagam Bhag Bunty
2007 Namastey London Arjun Singh Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2007 Heyy Babyy Aarush Mehra
2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa Aditya Shrivastava
2007 Welcome Rajiv Saini
2008 Tashan Bachchan Pandey
2008 Singh Is Kinng Happy Singh Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2008 Jumbo Jumbo Voice only
2009 Chandni Chowk to China Sidhu Sharma
2009 8 x 10 Tasveer Jai Puri / Jeet Puri
2009 Kambakkht Ishq Viraj Shergill
2009 Blue Aarav Malhotra
2009 De Dana Dan Nitin Bankar
2009 Hello India Raghu Pradhan Unreleased
2010 Housefull Aarush
2010 Khatta Meetha Sachin Tichkule
2010 Action Replayy Kishen Kumar
2010 Tees Maar Khan Tabrez Mirza ni / Tees Maar Khan
2011 Patiala House Parghat Singh ‘Gattu’ Kahlon / Kali
2011 Thank You Kishen
2011 Desi Boyz Jignesh Patel / Jerry / Rocco
2012 Housefull 2 Sunny
2012 Rowdy Rathore Vikram Rathore / Shiva
2012 Joker Rajkumar / Agastya
2012 OMG – Oh My God! Krishna Vasudev Yadav Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
2012 Khiladi 786 Bahattar Singh / Tehattar Singh
2013 Bhaji in Problem Akshay Kumar Also producer-Punjabi language film
2013 Special 26 Ajay Singh
2013 72 Miles – Ek Pravas Producer-Marathi language film
2013 Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! Shoaib Khan
2013 Boss Suryakant Shastri / Boss
2014 Holiday Viraat Bakshi Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2014 Antar Producer-Marathi language film
2014 Entertainment Akhil Lokhande
2014 The Shaukeens Himself
2015 Baby Ajay Singh Rajput
2015 Gabbar Is Back Gabbar / Aditya
2015 Brothers David Fernandes
2015 Singh is Bling Raftaar singh
2016 Airlift Ranjit Katyal
2016 Housefull 3 Sandy / Sundi
2016 Dishoom Sameer Gazi Special Appearance
2016 Rustom Rustom Pavri National Film Award for Best Actor
2017 Jolly LLB 2 Jagadishwar “Jolly” Mishra
2017 Naam Shabana Ajay
2017 Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Keshav Sharma Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2018 Pad Man Lakshmikant Chauhan Nominated –Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2018 Gold Tapan Das
2018 2.0 Pakshi Rajan Tamil language film
2018 Simmba DCP Veer Sooryavanshi Special Appearance
2019 Kesari Havildar Ishar Singh Nominated – Filmfare Award For Best Actor
2019 Blank Unnamed special apparence in the song “Ali Ali”
2019 Mission Mangal Rakesh Dhawan
2019 Housefull 4 Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
2019 Good Newwz Varun Batra
2020 Laxmmi Bomb Films that have not yet been released Raghav / Laxmmi Completed (Releasing on Disney+Hotstar)
2020 Sooryavanshi Films that have not yet been released Veer Sooryavanshi Completed (Release postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
2020 Prithviraj Films that have not yet been released Prithviraj Chauhan Filming
2021 Atrangi Re Films that have not yet been released TBA Filming
2021 Bell Bottom Films that have not yet been released TBA Filming

Television Done By Akshay Kumar

Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar 2004 National Geographic Channel Host
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2008–9, 2011 Colors Host for Season 1, 2 and 4
MasterChef India 2010–11 Star Plus Host for Season 1-Special appearance in Season 2 Final
Qubool Hai 2014 Zee TV Viraat Bakshi
Jamai Raja 2014–2017 Zee TV Producer
Dare 2 Dance 2014 Life OK Host
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 2017 Star Plus Judge
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 2019 Colors TV Guest in Grand Finale
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls 2020 Discovery Channel Celebrity guest

Music videos Done By Akshay Kumar

2019 Filhall Doctor B Praak
2020 Filhall 2 Himself B Praak

Civilian award and Honour Received By Akshay Kumar

2009 – Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India
2012 – Dada Sahab Falke Most reputed award in film industry.
2008 – Honorary Doctorate of Law by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada for his outstanding work in the film industry and contribution to social work.
2004 – Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievements in Bollywood
2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames, “Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award” for his contribution to Indian cinema.