Akshay Kumar is known as Bollywood's original 'khiladi' and was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia in a middle class Punjabi family in Amritsar in 1967. He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked ... read more
Akshay Kumar is known as Bollywood's original 'khiladi' and was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia in a middle class Punjabi family in Amritsar in 1967. He studied martial arts in Bangkok and worked as a chef. He then came back to Mumbai, where he started teaching martial arts. He gave hits such as Khiladi, Mohra, and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi early in his career. In 2007-2008, he made a mark on the Hindi film industry with Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhul Bhulaiya, Singh is Kinng and Welcome. He hosted Khatron ke Khiladi (2008) and the first season of MasterChef India. He is married to actor Twinkle Khanna.
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were long caught up in an ‘obscene act’ case after she unbuttoned his pants during a fashion show. She spoke about it on KWK.
Raveena Tandon had strict conditions – such as her saree not coming off to her not kissing Akshay Kumar – before she shot for the 1994 song Tip Tip Barsa Pani.