Published 19:37 IST, October 5th 2019

Akshay Kumar's six iconic movies from 90s that are must-watch

Akshay Kumar had earned the title of Khiladi due to the Khiladi series where he played the role of a cop. He will next be seen in Sooryavanshi with Katrina Kaif

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Akshay Kumar was popular in 90s for back to back action thrillers. His Khili series also came out during this time. series is much like desi version of James Bond franchise where Akshay is seen in role of a cop. Here are six iconic movies by actor in 90s that one must watch:

Khili (1992)

Khili h reportedly put Akshay Kumar on map. It was his first biggest hit. Akshay’s boxing skills h been utilised fully by makers. movie is about two friends who liked waging bets between mselves. However, one such bet ruins friendship between m and both try to win it at all costs. Khili was first movie in Akshay’s Khili series. movie stars Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha in le roles besides Akshay Kumar.

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Main Khili Tu Anari (1994)

This movie gave Bollywood its iconic song which is also title track. Besides Akshay Kumar, Main Khili Tu Anari also stars Saif Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty, and Rashwari. Akshay played role of an inspector who seeks revenge for death of his bror. Unfortunately, he also has to deal with an actor, played by Saif Ali Khan, who wishes to d realism to his onscreen role by observing him. This 1994 release was directed by Sameer Malkan. 

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Khiliyon Ka Khili (1996)

movie was a big hit at box-office and starred Rekha, Raveena Tandon, and Gulshan Grover. Veteran actor Rekha h played role of a villain for which she h won  Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. movie also h quite a bold scene between Rekha and Akshay Kumar. re was reportedly news of Rekha and Akshay dating during filming. Khiliyon Ka Khili is also first movie to use WWE wrestlers.

Mr and Mrs Khili (1997)

Although this movie also belonged to Akshay Kumar’s Khili series, it was a rar funny movie. Directed by David Dhawan, movie starred Juhi Chawla and Paresh Rawal besides Akshay. story revolves around a man who must impress a wealthy man to marry his daughter and events that follow. movie was reportedly Akshay’s first collaboration with both Juhi Chawla and David Dhawan. 

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Sangharsh (1999)

movie stars Preity Zinta and Akshay Kumar in le roles where y play a CBI Officer and a Professor respectively. Alia Bhatt me a special appearance in movie playing a younger version of Preity’s role. Sangharsh reportedly h quite a turmoil with its le cast. Ajay Devgn and later Shah Rukh Khan was offered le role but both refused part. Even Karisma Kapoor was approached for film before Preity but actor h reportedly denied role. Sangharsh is reportedly Hindi remake of Hollywood movie Silence of Lambs starring Anthony Hopkins.

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Barood (1998)

Barood, released in 1998, did t earn much at box office. It is even reportedly described as one of Akshay Kumar’s biggest mistakes. However, reason movie is on this list of for death-defying stunts. Even this movie of Akshay is based on a revenge motif and he plays a cop. movie starred Rakhee Gulzar, Raveena Tandon and Mohnish Bahl besides Akshay.

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