Akshay Kumar
| Famous as | Actor |
|---|---|
| Birthday | September 9, 1967 |
| Birthplace | Amritsar, India |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | approx. 5 ft 10 in (180 cm) |
| Net Worth | $240 Million |
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Akshay Kumar Net Worth and Salary: Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has a net worth of $240 million. Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (aka Akshay Kumar) was born September 9, 1967 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He has made over a hundred Hindi films—over 125 films in all, to date. He has also been nominated for Filmfare Awards numerous times. In the early stages of his career, he mostly appeared in action films, particularly known for his appearances in feature films known as “Khiladi series”—such films as Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Mohra (1994), Elaan (1994), Suhaag (1994), Sapoot (1996), Angaaray (1998), Keemat – They Are Back (1998) and Sangharsh (1999). He also made his mark in such dramatic films as Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dhadkan (2000), Andaaz (2003) and Namastey London (2007), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) and Patiala House (2011). His comic performances include such films as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Singh Is Kinng (2008). Aside from acting, Kumar has also worked as a stunt actor, often performing dangerous stunts in his own films and earning him a reputation as the “Indian Jackie Chan”. In 2008, Kumar made his television debut as the host of the show Fear Factor—Khatron Ke Khiladi. In 2009, he founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company. In 2008, the University of Windsor bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Law upon Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. The following year he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. In 2011, The Asian Awards honored Akshay Kumar for outstanding achievement in Cinema. In 2012, he founded the production company, Grazing Goats Productions. In 2014, Kumar launched TV realty show called Dare 2 Dance. Kumar also owns the sports team Khalsa Warriors of the World Kabaddi League.
He is married to actress Twinkle Khanna, and they have a boy and a girl. He loves to do charity and follows a strict routine every day so that he can give quality time to his family.
Quotes by Akshay Kumar
"I'm glad that my films have been consistently faring well rather than one stray Friday!"
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"Controversies are a package deal in this industry. You just have to understand that and accept it."
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"Why bother with Google when I have a wife who knows everything about everything!"
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"My love for sports will never die. I love martial arts and I want to promote it in whichever way I can. I am a fighter first, then an actor."
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"My dad was a Punjabi from Amritsar, and my mom is a Punjabi from Kashmir. My dad was a soldier in the Indian Army."
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