Akshay Kumar turns 53 years old today. Born on 9 September 1967 in Amritsar, his name comes in the top 5 list of fit and hit actors of Hindi cinema. Whether it is earnings or movies, superstar Akshay Kumar leads the game everywhere. Kumar is not only a ‘Khiladi of Bollywood’, but he is also a khiladi in real life. 

Akshay Kumar has always won the hearts of audiences with his brilliant performances in films. He is one of those few Bollywood actors who makes headlines for every character that he plays on screen. From comedy, action to romantic characters, Akshay Kumar has also made a special place in the hearts of the audience by becoming a villain in films.

Here are  interesting facts related to Akshay Kumar:

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Real name

Akshay Kumar’s real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. He spent his childhood in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk and later shifted to Mumbai with his family where he completed his studies.

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Black belt in Taekwondo

Akshay has a black belt in Taekwondo. He got his training in martial arts and learned combat sports in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Waiter to superstar

He also worked as a waiter and chef in Bangkok during his training in martial arts.

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Performs his own stunts

Akshay Kumar is the true action hero of Bollywood as he does his own stunts and seldom uses body doubles .

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Mr. Khiladi

Akshay Kumar has been named as a khiladi in Bollywood and the reason behind this is the word play in… Read More

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Became an actor by chance

For the unversed, before he became an actor he used to give martial training in Mumbai. One of his s… Read More

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Complete film in 2-3 months

Akshay is very hard working and tries to complete his films in 2-3 months. This is the reason he does 3-4 films in a year. Many of you don’t know that 11 of his films were released in 1994 alone.

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16 flopped

He told during an interview that 16 consecutive films flopped at the box office. But he never gave up and got Hera Pheri which became the biggest hit of his career and after that he never looked back.

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First break

Before debuting as a lead actor in Saugandh (1991), he was cast in a blink-and-miss role of a martial arts instructor in filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s 1987 film Aaj.

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On Forbes 100 Highest-Paid Celebs List

Corresponding to the number of his age, National Award winner Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar has managed … Read More

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Vacations

He goes on vacations two times in a year, first with his wife and children and second with his son only and chooses a location where nobody knows him.

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Story behind his house

Akshay Kumar might be one of the big stars of Bollywood today, but he had to struggle during his mod… Read More

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Not a party lover

Everyone would know that Akshay is known to stay away from Bollywood parties and alcohol. He wakes up daily at 4.30 am and sleeps till 9 pm and tries to avoid night shifts.

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Discipline

Akshay believes in eating everything, but he eats his food at the right time. He finishes his dinner before 7 pm everyday. After that he does not eat anything post that. Regardless of whether he is at a party or on a shoot outside, his routine and diet never changes.

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Fitness mantra

Akshay never consumes alcohol, cigarettes or caffeine. He also stays away from tea and coffee. He says if you smoke or drink alcohol, you will not have the stamina to do workout.

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Lifestyle

To travel in the country and the world, he uses his private jet. According to reports, it is worth 2… Read More