Akshay Kumar was born on 9 September 1967 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. His real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. Before entering Bollywood, he changed his name to Akshay Kumar, which eventually became one of the most recognized names in Indian cinema.
Akshay Kumar’s Father and Family Background
Akshay’s father, Hari Om Bhatia, served in the Indian Army and later worked as an accountant. The family lived in Delhi for a few years before moving to Mumbai. Akshay completed his schooling in Delhi and later developed a passion for martial arts, which led him to Thailand.
Religion and Caste of Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar was born into a Punjabi Hindu family with the surname Bhatia. He follows the Hindu religion and has always embraced his cultural roots, even while living a modern lifestyle.
Education and Martial Arts Training
Akshay Kumar studied at Don Bosco School and later enrolled in Khalsa College. However, his true interest was in martial arts. From the 8th grade, he started training in Taekwondo and later moved to Bangkok, where he learned Muay Thai. During this period, he worked as a chef and waiter to support himself.
Akshay Kumar’s Bollywood Debut and Career
Akshay first appeared briefly in Mahesh Bhatt’s film “Aaj” as a martial arts instructor. His first lead role came with “Saugandh” (1991), an action film that opened doors for him. The real breakthrough, however, was “Khiladi” (1992), which earned him the title “Khiladi Kumar.”
Since then, Akshay has starred in over 100 films, becoming one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. Known for delivering 3-4 movies every year, he is admired not just in India but across the globe.
