Published 22:44 IST, September 23rd 2019
Akshay Kumar: Bollywood journey starting with his debut movie Saugandh
Akshay Kumar upcoming movie Housefull 4 will be released on October 25, 2019. Check out the actor's journey in Bollywood from his debut movie till now
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With absolutely background from Hindi film industry, Akshay Kumar today is amongst highest paid A-list actors in movie business. Akshay's real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia and his journey from Amritsar to Mumbai hasn't been easy. He is a commercially successful actor who has made his own niche in Bollywood and is amongst highest tax-paying actors in country. His latest film Mission Mangal crossed Rs 190 crore mark at box-office collection recently. Akshay is kwn for his obsession with fitness and his versatility as an actor. Here is a look at his journey to being a successful actor.
various professions Akshay Kumar opted for before trying his luck in Bollywood
Akshay Kumar recently celebrated his 52nd birthday and also anunced his upcoming period drama film Prithviraj on his social media. He made his Bollywood debut with movie Saugandh in 1991 and has been in industry for 28 years. However, his journey towards climbing success ladder wasn't very smooth. Before entering Bollywood, he worked in numerous fields and opted for various professions. 'Khiladi' Kumar worked as a martial arts teacher, an artificial jewellery seller, a waiter and a background dancer before he tried his luck in Bollywood. In 1990s he started his acting career, initially, he did a couple of action movies like Khiladi series, Deedar, Mr Bond and Eilaan. se films worked in his favour and he was tagged as an action hero. After that Akshay tried his luck in romance & comedy, with Dhadhkan, Hera Pheri, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Yeh Dillagi. With Yeh Dillagi, Akshay was minated in Best Actors category for many award shows. His performances were highly appreciated and his popularity was seemingly increasing amidst audiences for his acting skills.
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Ar reason why Akshay Kumar was in news
Akshay has been a tabloid favourite for his flamboyant personality and his link-up rumours with actors like Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty. In year 2001, Akshay ended all se rumours by tying kt with superstar Rajesh Khanna's elder daughter Twinkle Khana. couple is blessed with two children, son Aarav and daughter Nitara. Since 2000, Akshay has worked on many path-breaking movies. He does maximum number of movies in a year in comparison to his contemporaries Khans. Most of his movies work exceedingly well at box-office and have been amidst highest-grossing films of all time. Some of his popular movies are Bhool Bhulaiya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Rowdy Rathore, Housefull series, Entertainment, Toilet Ek prem Katha, Holiday, Padman, Rustom, Kesari, Airlift, Jolly LLB 2, Gold and more. With more than 5 films in pipeline, Akshay will be next seen in big-budget, multi starer Housefull 4, slated to release on 25 October 2019.
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09:30 IST, September 23rd 2019