Akshay Kumar is one of the most successful Actors in
the bollywood Film Industry . Since he is trained in martial arts so he
is also known as the “Indian Jackie Chan “. In 2011 , Government of India awarded him ” Padma Shri” which is the fourth highest civilian award given to any indian citizen. According to “Forbes ” Akshay Kumar is the fourth highest paid actor in the world ( 2019 ) and the highest paid actor in India (2019).
For his contribution to the Indian Cinema industry , University of Windsor conferred an honorary Doctorate to him in 2008
Akshay Kumar is highly popular on social media platforms among his followers and fan. he has over 34.6 million followers on his Instagram Account.
From early age , Akshay Kumar has keen interest in Sports &
Karate . He Lived and grew up in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk area and later
moved to Mumbai when his father left his army job to join as an
accountant with UNICEF .
He dropped his college and went to Thailand to get training in Martial Arts . During his stay in Thailand he used to work there as a Chef and waiter.
Akshay Kumar married Twinkle Khanna is 2001 who is the daughter of veteran actor Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. He is a very protetive father and keeps his childrens away from the media attention.
After
completing training in Martial Arts from Thailand, Kumar opened his
teaching institute of martial arts. One of the father of his martial
arts student recommended Akshay Kumar to do modelling
and got him a modelling assignment with a Furniture Showroom. He also
worked as a assistant photographer and background dancer during the
initial years of struggle. In 2008, he hosted the show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.
In 2009, he founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company and Grazing Goat Pictures production company in 2012 . He is also the owner of the team Khalsa Warriors in the World Kabaddi League.
Awards & Achievements
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
2011- The Asian Awards – Outstanding Achievement in Cinema
2019 National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues – Pad Man
2002- Best Villain – Ajnabee
2006- Best Comedian – Garam Masala
2009 – Screen Award for Best Actor (Popular Choice) fpr Singh Is Kinng
Won Many Stardust Awards , Big Entertainment awards , Zee Cine Awards etc
Favourites :-
Favorite Food
Thai dishes , Chicken Curry , Sarso Da Saag , Makke di roti , Chinese food.
Favorite Actor
Amitabh Bachchan & Jackie Chan
Favorite Actress
Sridevi & Kareena Kapoor
Favorite Color
Black
Favorite Hobbies
Cooking , Martial Arts , Volleyball & Cricket & Music Listening.
Favourite Destination
Mauritius & Pattaya
Television Serials & Realty Shows :-
Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
MasterChef India
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
Net Worth
$175 million (approx) / Rs . 1250 Crores
Monthly Salary / Income
Rs . 25-30 Crore per Film & Rs 450 Crore per annum