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Akshay Kumar (real name Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, born on September 9, 1967) is a popular Bollywood actor.

Career

He studied martial arts in Hong Kong and soon decided to pursue an acting career in the Bollywood film industry. His first Bollywood film was Saugandh in 1991.

His first major hit was the 1992 film Khiladi. After this he often did many action films which were successful particularly the films with Khiladi in the title such as Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1993) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996). He has also had success in romantic films such as Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dhadkan (2000) and Andaaz (2003).

In 2000 he starred in the hit comedy film Hera Pheri. After its success, he starred in many successful comedy films which include Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005).

Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles he also displayed a flair for serious dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishta (2001), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005).

In June 2006, his starred in a sequel to his hit film Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri which was also been very successful at the box office. In October that same year he starred in Jaan-E-Mann which did not do as well as expected at the box office but he has got positive reviews for his performance. In December he starred in another comedy titled Bhagam Bhag opposite another comedy veteran Govinda which has done moderately well at the box office.

He is also a brand ambassador for products and has toured with stage shows, doing singing and dancing. He led the Heat 2006 world tour which also had Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.

Personal life

He has been romantically linked to a few of his female co-stars such as Raveena Tandon,Pooja Batra and Shilpa Shetty.He is known to have a roving eye. Recently his name was linked up with Priyanka Chopra

After being engaged to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, they finally married in January 14, 2001. Their son named Araav was born in September 15, 2002.

He is best friends with Suniel Shetty and they have starred in many movies together.

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards

* 1994 - Nominated, Best Actor for Yeh Dillagi
* 2002 - Winner, Best Villain for Ajnabee
* 2004 - Nominated, Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2004 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Khakee
* 2004 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2005 - Winner, Best Comedian for Garam Masala

IIFA Awards

* 2002 - Winner, Best Villain for Ajnabee
* 2005 - Winner, Bes Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Zee Cine Awards

* 2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2005 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against Time

Star Screen Awards

* 2006 - Winner, Best Editor Award for Garam Masala & Deewane Huye Pagal
* 2006 - Nominated, Best Comedian for Garam Masala (He requested that his name be removed from the nominee list, which was done.)

Stardust Awards

* 2002 - Winner, Best Performance in a Negative Role for Ajnabee
* 2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2006 - Winner, Actor of The Year Award for Garam Masala
* 2006 - Nominated, Star of the Year for Waqt: The Race Against Time

Global Indian Film Awards

* 2005 - Winner, Best Actor in Supporting Role - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Apsara Academy Awards

* 2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in A Supporting Role for Khakee
* 2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against Time

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