Akshay Kumar was not born with the name that he carries today nor was he born with a silver spoon. He was Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. This Delhi lad is a leading example of a self-made man. He was highly encouraged as a child to take part in sports and his father made a deal with him to send him for higher study in martial arts to Bangkok if he scored a first class in his board exams. He passed the exam and was soon on his way to realize his hidden potential as a martial arts expert. (He is aptly called the Bruce Lee of India). He had to work as a cook/waiter in Bangkok to raise money during his stay there.
After his return to India he pursued odd jobs till he landed his first modeling assignment which gave him a taste of the glamour world. This is when he changed his name from Rajiv to Akshay. From that day onwards there is no looking back for this shining star of Bollywood. He entered the silver screen with 'Saugandh'. Akshay is also known as the 'Khiladi Kumar' for the series of Khiladi movies he worked in.
Although he dated a number of his co-stars but he defied his bad-boy image by settling down with his love, actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, and they got married on January 14, 2001. They have a son named Araav.
He is reaching newer and better heights everyday with promoting various brands to working in big budget films and experimenting with comic roles. This was sealed when he had the privilege of accepting 'The Flame of Hope', the torch for the first-ever International Olympics Cricket Cup.
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Sep 6, 2008
akki u r realy great star best of luck for new future,,,,,,,,,,,,,best wishes from my heart,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Aug 17, 2008
i love u aksahy remember u saw me . at trinty slivercity
Sep 9, 2008
Akshay U ROCK I LOVE YOU
Aug 30, 2008
aki u r the est
Aug 11, 2008
You are the best. Keep up. Best wishes all the time. you are great.
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