Akshay Kumar
- Age
- 59 years
- Height
- 5 ft 11 in
Akshay Kumar is one of the most durable stars in Indian cinema, known for combining action, comedy, drama and socially themed films with an unusually disciplined work ethic. Born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia in Amritsar and raised in Delhi, he trained in martial arts in Thailand before working as a chef and photographer and eventually entering films. His debut, Saugandh, arrived in 1991, while the Khiladi series established him as a major action star in the 1990s. He later demonstrated unusual range through comedies such as Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, dramas including Airlift and Baby, and socially focused films such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. His performance in Rustom earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Kumar has also become a major producer and entrepreneur, using Cape of Good Films and other commercial partnerships to participate in projects beyond acting. His long-running endorsement portfolio and property investments have further diversified his earnings. By 2026, he remains one of the most recognisable and commercially active Indian film stars, with a career spanning more than three decades and a filmography that has repeatedly crossed genres and languages.
A career
in context.
Akshay Kumar is one of the most durable stars in Indian cinema, known for combining action, comedy, drama and socially themed films with an unusually disciplined work ethic. Born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia in Amritsar and raised in Delhi, he trained in martial arts in Thailand before working as a chef and photographer and eventually entering films. His debut, Saugandh, arrived in 1991, while the Khiladi series established him as a major action star in the 1990s. He later demonstrated unusual range through comedies such as Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, dramas including Airlift and Baby, and socially focused films such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. His performance in Rustom earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Kumar has also become a major producer and entrepreneur, using Cape of Good Films and other commercial partnerships to participate in projects beyond acting. His long-running endorsement portfolio and property investments have further diversified his earnings. By 2026, he remains one of the most recognisable and commercially active Indian film stars, with a career spanning more than three decades and a filmography that has repeatedly crossed genres and languages.
Career timeline
Estimated wealth
₹2,500–₹2,800 croreEstimate as of 2026
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- IMDb, Encyclopaedia Britannica, National Film Awards, Indian Express, Economic Times, Moneycontrol, ET Now, Times of India
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