He is known as the Khiladi Kumar of Bollywood. He is known for his action films which made roars in the B town. He is called as Akshay Kumar in Bollywood.Akshay Kumar with his clean cut good looks and a history in martial arts suddenly entered Indian Film Industry out of nowhere. He was offered films because of a successful modeling career. His Greek God looks and excellent martial art skills made him the first choice for Bollywood action movies.

Born in a punjabi middle class family, Akshay studied at Don Bosco School and then Khalsa College. He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked part time as a Chef for some extra money. Akshay started teaching martial arts in Mumbai where he was encouraged to start a modeling career by a photographer student. After a successful modeling career, he made his Bollywood debut with an unnoticed movie 'Saugandh'.

His first major success was the 1992 thriller film 'Khiladi' after which he did a lot of successful movies of the 'khiladi' series, most of them were hits that established Akshay as the biggest action hero in Bollywood. Akshay also got critical acclaim for his role in films like 'Sangharsh' and 'Janwar'.

In 2000, Akshay made a successful transitions form action to comedy with the biggest hit of that year 'Hera Pheri' after that he did a series of comic roles and even made a record of 4 back to back hits which has never been done before in the 'khan' dominated Industry.

Akshay today stands as one of the biggest star in the industry with the credibility to give a sure shot hit among the producers. He is most remembered for in his roles in movies like 'Khiladi' ,'Mohra' ,'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' ,'Sangharsh', 'Ajnabee'. 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' 'Waqt': The Race Against Time', 'Namastey London', 'Heyy Babyy ', 'Singh Is Kinng' and the latest hit 'Houseful' his awaited movies are 'Tees Maar Khan' and 'Action Replay'.

About Akshay Kumar:

Awards: Winner: Screen Award for Best Popular Actor Award (2009) Movie: Singh Is Kinng Winner: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2008) Movie: Namastey London Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005) Movie: Garam Masala Winner: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005) Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2001) Movie: Ajnabee Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2011) Movie: Housefull Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011) Movie: Tees Maar Khan Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011) Movie: Housefull Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011) Movie: Tees Maar Khan Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011) Movie: Housefull Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In Popular Category (Male) (2010) Movie: De Dana Dan Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor (2010) Movie: 8x10 Tasveer Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2010) Movie: De Dana Dan Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2010) Movie: Blue Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2009) Movie: Singh Is Kinng Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2009) Movie: Singh Is Kinng Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2009) Movie: Singh Is Kinng Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Leading Role (2009) Movie: Singh Is Kinng Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2008) Movie: Heyy Babyy Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2008) Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa Nominated: IIFA Award for Performance In A Leading Role (Male) (2008) Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor (2008) Movie: Namastey London Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2007) Movie: Namastey London Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2006) Movie: Garam Masala Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2006) Movie: Garam Masala Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2005) Movie: Race Against Time Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2005) Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor (2005) Movie: Race Against Time Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2005) Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2004) Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2004) Movie: Khakee Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2004) Movie: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1997) Movie: Dil To Pagal Hai Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1994) Movie: Yeh Dillagi