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Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar

Height: 1.78 m DOB: 9 September 1967

Akshay Kumar, born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, has worked in more than 100 Bollywood films in his career of more than 25 years. He made his debut in 1991 film Saugandh and later proved his acting mettle with a number of successful films. He has won many awards including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Rustom.

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Laxmmi Bomb director Raghava Lawrence reveals why Akshay Kumar's film title was changed from Kanchan

Laxmmi Bomb director Raghava Lawrence reveals why Akshay's film title was changed from Kanchana

Celebrities | Oct 17, 2020, 08:01 AM IST

Laxmmi Bomb is a Hindi remake of director Raghava Lawrence's Tamil film Kanchana. While earlier it was said to be titled Kanchana in Hindi as well, the makers changed it to Laxmmi Bomb. Recently, Raghava Lawrence revealed why the film's title was changed from the original title 'Kanchana' and said that the film is a firecracker and needs to resonate with the Hindi audience.

Manushi Chhillar: Was excited to be on sets with Akshay sir

Manushi Chhillar: Was excited to be on sets with Akshay sir

Celebrities | Oct 16, 2020, 01:10 PM IST

Former beauty queen and Bollywood debutante Manushi Chillar says she was excited to be on a film sets with superstar Akshay Kumar.

Aamir Khan lauds Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb and new Taare Zameen Par-Paradise mashup

Aamir Khan lauds Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb and new Taare Zameen Par-Paradise mashup

Celebrities | Oct 15, 2020, 07:05 PM IST

Aamir Khan is the latest Bollywood star to demand a theatrical release for "Laxmmi Bomb", which is all set to release on an OTT platform. Earlier, actresses Taapsee Pannu and Meera Chopra had tweeted to Akshay Kumar expressing their desire to watch the horror comedy in theatres.

Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavashi to release in 2021 while Ranveer’s 83 to hit the screens on Christmas

Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavashi to release in 2021 while Ranveer’s 83 to hit the screens on Christmas

Oct 12, 2020, 12:04 PM IST

After the opening of cinema halls, Ranveer Singh’s 83 to release during Christmas. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar starrer Sooryavanshi’s release has been postponed to next year.

Akshay Kumar resumes shooting for 'Prithviraj'

Akshay Kumar resumes shooting for 'Prithviraj'

Oct 12, 2020, 08:19 AM IST

As per a source, Akshay has started shooting on October 10 for the film, and the schedule is an intense one.

Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb trailer breaks record, gets appreciation from trans right activist Laxmi

Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb trailer breaks record, gets appreciation from trans rights activist

Celebrities | Oct 10, 2020, 04:11 PM IST

The horror-comedy 'Laxmmi Bomb' sees Akshay Kumar’s character being possessed by the spirit of a transgender person who is out to seek revenge. The makers got a surprise as the trailer of Laxmmi Bomb becomes the most viewed movie trailer in India in just 24 hours with 70 million views. Not just this, but the horror-comedy received a positive response from transgender rights activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi.

Pulkit Samrat says he will wear bangles if Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb isn't bumper hit

Pulkit Samrat says he will wear bangles if Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb isn't bumper hit

Celebrities | Oct 09, 2020, 09:31 PM IST

Pulkit Sharma's tweet came in response to an earlier tweet by Akshay, where the superstar shared the trailer of the horror comedy. In the trailer, there is a scene where Akshay's character says that he will wear bangles if he comes face to face with ghosts someday. Pulkit's tweet is inspired by the dialogue.

Akshay Kumar replies to Taapsee Pannu's disappointment on Laxmmi Bomb not opening in theatres

Akshay Kumar replies to Taapsee Pannu's disappointment on Laxmmi Bomb not opening in theatres

Celebrities | Oct 09, 2020, 08:25 PM IST

Earlier the same day, Taapsee had tweeted her sentiments shortly after Akshay posted the trailer of the upcoming horror comedy on his Twitter account. Reacting to the trailer, Taapsee tweeted: "You have KILLED IT n how!!!! I'm actually disappointed I'm not gonna watch it in theatres!"

Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Celeb and Fan reactions

Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Celeb and Fan reactions: Varun Dhawan and others claim 'King of comedy' is back

Celebrities | Oct 09, 2020, 02:35 PM IST

Co-starring Kiara Advani, Tusshar Kapoor, Sharad Kelkar, and Ashwini Kalsekar, Laxmmi Bomb is a horror-comedy and the trailer is proof enough that viewers will roll on the floor laughing. 

Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani's horror-comedy Laxmi Bomb to leave you intrigued this Diwali

Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Out! Akshay Kumar, Kiara's horror-comedy to leave you intrigued this Diwali

Bollywood | Oct 09, 2020, 02:58 PM IST

In the horror-comedy Laxmmi Bomb, Akshay Kumar in seen as transgender. Talking about his role, the actor had said, "In 30 years, this is the most mentally intensive role. Never experienced it before." Raghava Lawrence, who had helmed the original Tamil film, also directs the Bollywood remake, co-starring Kiara Advani, Tusshar Kapoor, Sharad Kelkar, and Ashwini Kalsekar.

When Akshay Kumar made Rana Daggubati attend interview at 5.45 a.m.

When Akshay Kumar made Rana Daggubati attend interview at 5.45 a.m.

Celebrities | Oct 07, 2020, 12:31 PM IST

Superstar Akshay Kumar is an early riser, and he makes sure his co-stars, too, adapt that aspect of his lifestyle while working with him. Actor Rana Daggubati, who has worked with Akshay in "Baby" and "Housefull 4", recently recalled how the latter took him to attend a radio interview at 5:45 am!

Bell Bottom Teaser: Akshay Kumar looks impressive as an 80s RAW agent

Bell Bottom Teaser: Akshay Kumar looks impressive as an 80s RAW agent

Bollywood | Oct 05, 2020, 02:42 PM IST

Akshay Kumar took to his social media to share the teaser of his upcoming film Bell Bottom. The film's plot seems to be set in the 80s where the actor will be seen playing the role of a RAW agent.

Akshay Kumar opens up on drugs probe in Bollywood and Sushant Singh Rajput's death case

Akshay Kumar breaks silence on Sushant's death, accepts there’s a drug problem in Bollywood

Celebrities | Oct 03, 2020, 07:49 PM IST

Akshay Kumar said that while the drug issue is very much prevalent in the Bollywood industry, it is not right to blame the entire movie industry. Requesting sensitivity and suppor, Akshay Kumar says "not everyone is involved".

Akshay Kumar heads home after wrapping Bell Bottom shoot in UK, shares pic

Akshay Kumar heads home after wrapping Bell Bottom shoot in UK, shares pic with Vaani Kapoor

Bollywood | Oct 02, 2020, 07:45 PM IST

"Mission accomplished! After a long but fruitful schedule, grateful to have shot and completed #Bellbottom during the pandemic ! Now its time to head back #JetSetGo," Akshay Kumar tweeted on Friday.

Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif starrer Sooryavanshi not releasing on Diwali

Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif starrer Sooryavanshi not releasing on Diwali

Bollywood | Oct 01, 2020, 09:12 PM IST

Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi, directed by Rohit Shetty, was originally scheduled to release on March 24 and Kabir Khan-helmed "83" was set to hit the cinema houses on April 10.

'Bell Bottom' becomes first film in the world to start and finish shooting during pandemic

'Bell Bottom' becomes first film in the world to start and finish shooting during pandemic

Celebrities | Oct 01, 2020, 12:17 PM IST

Bell Bottom has become the first film in the world to start and finish its shooting during the pandemic. Akshay Kumar dubbed the success as "teamwork," and said that he is grateful to each and every member of the cast and crew. "The new normal has made us realise a different way of working that none of us could have imagined.," he said. 

Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb gets theatrical release in USA, UK, UAE and other countries

Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb gets theatrical release in USA, UK, UAE and other countries

Bollywood | Sep 30, 2020, 04:06 PM IST

In India, Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb is set for a direct-to-digital release on November 9 on Disney+ Hotstar. Laxmmi Bomb also stars Kiara Advani in a lead role.

Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor to shoot in London for 'Bell Bottom' after Glasgow

Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor to shoot in London for 'Bell Bottom' after Glasgow

Celebrities | Sep 29, 2020, 06:13 PM IST

Akshay posted an Instagram picture featuring his wife Twinkle Khanna and son Aarav, who are currently with him in the UK, along with the cast and crew of the film.

Happy Daughter's Day! Big B, Akshay Kumar to Ajay Devgn, TV & Bollywood celebs extend wishes

Happy Daughter's Day! Big B, Akshay Kumar to Ajay Devgn, TV & Bollywood celebs extend wishes

Celebrities | Sep 27, 2020, 04:40 PM IST

On the occasion of Daughter's Day 2020, various Bollywood and Television celebrities from megastar Amitabh Bachchan to Ajay Devgn and Ayushmann Khurrana took to social media to shower their daughters with love.

Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna share cute birthday notes for daughter Nitara

Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna share cute birthday notes for daughter Nitara. Seen the adorable pics?

Celebrities | Sep 26, 2020, 07:31 AM IST

Actor Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle Khanna, along with their children Nitara and Aarav, are currently in the UK, where Akshay is shooting for the first international schedule of his upcoming film BellBottom in Glasgow, Scotland. 

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