Akshay Kumar filmography
Akshay Kumar (born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia) on, September 9, 1958[1]) is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a 125 Hindi films.[2] He has been nominated for Filmfare Awards several times and won three times. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series", which included Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997), International Khiladi (1999), and Khiladi 420 (2000), Khiladi 786 (2012), as well as other action films such as Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Mohra (1994), Elaan (1994), Suhaag (1994), Sapoot (1996), Angaaray (1998), Keemat – They Are Back (1998) and Sangharsh (1999).[3]
Later he also gained fame for his drama, romance and comic roles.[4] He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), Dhadkan (2000), Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006), Jaan-E-Mann (2006) and Namastey London (2007) as well as drama films such as Jaanwar (1999), Dosti: Friends Forever (2005), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) and Patiala House (2011). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008) and Housefull 2 (2012) met with acclaim. His success had soared in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. His successes in 2012 include Housefull 2 (2012) and Rowdy Rathore (2012) with both of them grossing over INR100 crore (US$18.2 million) as well as Oh My God which he produced and had a leading role and his eighth installment of Khiladi series Khiladi 786 were successful at the box-office.[5][6][7]
Actor
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| ‡ | Upcoming release |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Saugandh | Shiva | |
| 1992 | Dancer | Raju 'Raja' | |
| 1992 | Mr. Bond | Mr. Bond | |
| 1992 | Khiladi | Raj Malhotra | |
| 1992 | Deedar | Anand Malhotra | |
| 1993 | Ashaant | Vijay | |
| 1993 | Dil Ki Baazi | Vijay | |
| 1993 | Kayda Kanoon | Daud | |
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Vikas Sabkuchwala | |
| 1993 | Sainik | Suraj Dutt | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Vishal Chaudhry | |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | Vijay Saigal | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 1994 | Jai Kishen | Jai/Kishen | Double Role |
| 1994 | Mohra | Amar Saxena | |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Karan Joglekar | |
| 1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka | Rajiv | |
| 1994 | Amaanat | Amar | |
| 1994 | Suhaag | Raj | |
| 1994 | Nazar Ke Samne | Jai Kumar | |
| 1994 | Zakhmi Dil | Jaidev Anand | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Ravi | |
| 1994 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | Vijay Sinha | |
| 1995 | Paandav | Vijay | |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung | Karan | |
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Vijay Kumar / Lallu | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Amar Varma | |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Akshay Malhotra | |
| 1996 | Sapoot | Prem | |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Sikandar Davai | |
| 1997 | Insaaf: The Final Justice | Vikram | |
| 1997 | Daava | Arjun | |
| 1997 | Tarazu | Inspector Ram Yadav | |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Raja | |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Ajay | Extended Special Appearance
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1997 | Aflatoon | Rocky / Raja | Dual Role |
| 1998 | Keemat – They Are Back | Dev | |
| 1998 | Angaaray | Amar | |
| 1998 | Barood | Jai Sharma | |
| 1999 | Aarzoo | Vijay Khanna | |
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Rahul 'Devraj' | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Raj | |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | Professor Aman Varma | |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | Badshah / Babu Lohaar | |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Raju | |
| 2000 | Dhadkan | Ram | |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Dev Kumar/Anand Kumar | Dual Role |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Ajay Kapoor | |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Vikram Bajaj | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Raj Malhotra | |
| 2002 | Aankhen | Vishwas Prajapati | |
| 2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana | Guru Gulab Khatri | |
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Atul | |
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | Arjun | |
| 2003 | Andaaz | Raj Malhotra | |
| 2004 | Khakee | Sr. Inspector Shekhar Verma | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story | Vijay Singh | |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | DCP Hari Om Pattniak | |
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Inspector Ajay | |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Arun Khanna / Sunny | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 2004 | Aitraaz | Raj Malhotra | |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Major Rajeev | |
| 2005 | Bewafaa | Raja | |
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Aditya Thakur | |
| 2005 | Insan | Amjad | |
| 2005 | Garam Masala | Makrand "Mac" Deshpande | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Rocky Hiranandani | |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Raj Malhotra | |
| 2006 | Family - Ties of Blood | Shekhar Bhatia | Extended appearance |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Vicky | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Raju | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Aditya Malhotra | |
| 2006 | Jaan-E-Mann | Agastya Rao | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Bunty | |
| 2007 | Namastey London | Arjun Singh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Arush Mehra | |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Dr. Aditya Shrivastav | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Rajiv Saini | |
| 2008 | Tashan | Bachchan Pandey | |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Happy Singh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 2008 | Jumbo | Jumbo (voice) | |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Sidhu Sharma | |
| 2009 | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Jai Puri / Jeet Puri | Double Role |
| 2009 | Kambakkht Ishq | Viraj Shergill | |
| 2009 | Blue | Aarav Malhotra | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Nitin Bankar | |
| 2010 | Housefull | Aarush | |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Sachin Tichkule | |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | Kishen Kumar | |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Tabrez Mirza Khan / Tees Maar Khan |
|
| 2011 | Patiala House | Parghat Singh Kahlon / Gattu / Kali | |
| 2011 | Thank You | Kishen | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Jignesh Patel / Jerry / Rocco | |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Jolly No. 1/ Sunny | |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore | ASP Vikram Rathore/Shiva | Double Role[8] |
| 2012 | Joker | Rajkumar/Agastya | |
| 2012 | OMG – Oh My God! | Lord Krishna | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Bahattar Singh/Tehattar Singh | Dual role |
| 2013 | Special 26 | Ajay Singh / Ajju | |
| 2013 | Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara! | Shoaib Khan | |
| 2013 | Boss | Boss | |
| 2014 | Holiday | Captain Virat | Filming (Releasing on May 1, 2014) |
| 2014 | It's Entertainment | Filming (Releasing on Aug 8, 2014) | |
| 2014 | Gabbar | Gabbar Singh Rajput | Pre-production(Releasing on December 25, 2014) |
| 2015 | Namastey London 2 | Announced(Releasing in 2015) |
Cameo in special appearance
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Aaj | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Chalo Dilli | Vikram Rana | Guest appearance |
| 2011 | Breakaway | Himself | Special appearance in song "Shera Di Kaum" |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Himself | Special appearance in song "Apna Bombay Talkies" |
| 2013 | Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya (Punjabi) | Punjabi film | |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem (Punjabi) | Special guest appearance |
Producer/Appearance
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Hindi |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Hindi |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | Hindi |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Hindi |
| 2011 | Patiala House | Hindi |
| 2011 | Thank You | Hindi |
| 2011 | Speedy Singhs | Hindi |
| 2012 | OMG – Oh My God! | Hindi |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Hindi |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Punjabi |
| 2013 | 72 Miles - Ek Pravas | Marathi |
| 2014 | Anntar | Marathi |
| 2013 | Boss | Hindi |
Television appearances
| Television | Appearances | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Deadly Arts | Host | National Geographic Channel |
| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi: Season 1 | Host | Colors |
| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi: Season 2 | Host | Colors |
| Amul Master Chef – Season 1 | Host | Star Plus |
| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi: Season 4 | Host | Colors |
References
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/05akshay.htm
- ^ articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-12/news-interviews/37058715_1_akshay-kumar-film-mujhme
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20081210042549/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2004/05/20/1112/index.html
- ^ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Cetera/Akshay_dedicates_Padmashri_to_fans/articleshow/4032826.cms
- ^ http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/forget-rs-100-crore-club-akshay-kumar-is-now-a-rs-2-000-crore-hero_128129.html
- ^ http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-akshay-kumar-beats-salman-khan-shah-rukh-khan-earns-rs-2000-crore-4182209-NOR.html
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Akshay-Kumar-now-worth-Rs-2-000-crore/Article1-1013368.aspx
- ^ "Release Dates". Bollywood Hungama. 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2011-12-09.