steady, despite pre-Diwali dull phase", "Midweek: 'Welcome', 'TZP' continue to rock! ", "10 Best Action Movies of Akshay Kumar (Slide 1)", "Nominees of 50th Filmfare Awards- The 51st Filmfare Awards", "Akshay has a lot of experience: Abbas-Mustan", "Movie Review : Dosti – Friends Forever", "Akshay Kumar & Preity Zinta in Bollywood New York Shows for Aron Govil Productions", "I am kind to everyone, but trust no one: Akshay Kumar", "Akshay Kumar crowned 2007 King of Bollywood", "Akshay- the undisputed king of Bollywood, bags Rs 72 crore deal", "Top 5: 'Dhamaal' average, 'Darling' slumps! [128] His next film was the animated film Jumbo, directed by Kompin Kemgumnird. Kumar is one of the most successful prolific actors of Hindi cinema. [152] It had a slow opening but because of word of mouth it picked up. "[103] The films succeeded at the box office[104][105] and his performance in the latter earned him his second Filmfare Award, for Best Comedian. [53] In 1999, Kumar played opposite Twinkle Khanna in International Khiladi. [246][247], Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of awards and nominations received by Akshay Kumar, "Akshay Kumar Net Worth 2021: Income, salary, Cars, Career, Assets", "Akshay Kumar might well be the new king of Bollywood. Vidya Pradhan of Rediff.com called it a "bizarre movie. I am an Indian and it hurts me that I am asked to prove that every time. While reviewing the film, Taran Adarsh wrote "Akshay Kumar is plain mediocre. After being engaged twice to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, Kumar married her on 17 January 2001. While in standard eighth he had started practising Karate. "[1] Although Kumar had earlier appeared in a campaign event for Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Brampton, Ontario, a city with a large Indo-Canadian population,[236] and praised Harper, Clement denied that the citizenship was a reward for partisan support. The film was a remake of Kohli's former film Naagin and received mostly negative reviews from critics. 3, 4 & 5 of Central Secretariat and gate no. [65] His character in the film had two names and his role received mixed reviews. [34] The following year he starred in Abbas Mustan-directed suspense thriller, Khiladi, widely considered his breakthrough role. Although a poll (conducted by Bollywood Hungama) named it the most anticipated release of the year,[126] the film under-performed at the box office grossing ₹279 million (US$3.9 million) in India. As was the former, the sequel became a huge success at the box office. [160], His last release in 2012 was Khiladi 786, the eighth instalment in his famous Khiladi series as well as the comeback of the series after 12 years. [123] All of Kumar's films which released that year did well in the overseas market as well. [225] He is a teetotaller but has endorsed for a liquor brand in the past. [135][136][137] His last release in 2009 was Priyadarshan's De Dana Dan. [90] His other releases included Dileep Shukla's crime film Police Force: An Inside Story. [159] His later release Oh My God which he produced and starred along with Paresh Rawal. Updated: January 23, 2021 1:35 AM IST "[119] Kumar's chemistry with lead actress Katrina Kaif also generated immense appreciation, with Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India describing their pairing as "refreshing. [147][148][149], In 2011 he starred in Patiala House and Thank You. In a review for Hindustan Times, Anupama Chopra wrote that Kumar "makes a stellar killer". He later deleted the tweet. [177][178][179][180] Kumar has sung a song for his recent film It's Entertainment. He lived and grew up in Delhi's Chandni Chowk and later he moved to Bombay (present-day Mumbai) when his father left Army to become an accountant with UNICEF. Kumar was initially a religious, practising Shaiva Hindu who regularly visited shrines and temples across the country, including the famed Vaishno Devi Mandir,[221][222][223][224] but in March 2020 he stated, "I don’t believe in any religion. [194][195], In 2018, Akshay starred in the social drama film Pad Man alongside Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte. This incident sparked a controversy which led to a police case being filed against them.[218]. Akshay Kumar-Twinkle Khanna blessed with a baby girl", "Akshay, Twinkle set to welcome their second child", "Better to keep children away from limelight, says Akshay Kumar", "Akshay Kumar lends glamour to kabaddi, buys a team", "Akshay Kumar: Winning hearts with martial arts! [170] Kumar received a nomination for Best Actor in a Negative Role at Zee Cine Awards. Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (born 9 September 1967),[5] known professionally as Akshay Kumar (pronounced [əkˈʂeː kʊˈmaːr]), is an India-born naturalised Canadian[1][2][3] actor, producer, martial artist and television personality who works in Bollywood, the commercial Hindi language film industry based chiefly in Mumbai, India. Aroop Kumar Ganguly worked in only one film, appearing as hero in Bezubaan (1962), which flopped at the box office. [citation needed]. The film was a well anticipated release, and despite receiving positive reviews from critics, did not do as well as expected at the box office. [40] In 1994, he appeared in 11 feature films. What Akshay Kumar did for farmers will make you salute him! [41] He played a police inspector in two films: Sameer Malkan's Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Rajiv Rai's Mohra, both among the highest-grossing films of the year. He stated that he wants to "give them a normal childhood. In an event in Delhi he appealed for people to donate to the Bharat Ke Veer cause, and ₹129.3 million (equivalent to ₹140 million or US$2.0 million in 2019) was collected. He took the dubbing role for his son, Aarav, and did so for free. OMG is my 116th film," he said. "[114][115][116][117][118] His first release, Vipul Amrutlal Shah-directed Namastey London, was critically and commercially successful, and his performance earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare. The film performed moderately at the box office[59] but Kumar was praised for his acting. What more do you want? [129][130], In 2009, Kumar featured opposite Deepika Padukone in the Warner Bros. and Rohan Sippy production Chandni Chowk to China. That evening, Kumar was signed for a lead role by producer Pramod Chakravarthy for the movie Deedar. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Only trust the experts with your money. However, he manages a decent performance as the sober and suave Anand. All Rights Reserved. ", "Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! "[95] His performance in the film earned him his third nomination for supporting actor at the Filmfare Awards as well as a nomination for best comic role. As of 2015[14] and 2019, Kumar was on the Forbes list of highest paid entertainers in the world, ranking 52nd with earnings of $48.5 million. 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Moreover, around this time the critical response to several of his films improved; after favourable reviews came his way for his work in Special 26 (2013), Baby and Airlift (2016), he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the crime thriller Rustom (2016). [186], His first release was Airlift released on 22 January 2016 was critically and commercially successful,[187] and second Housefull 3 was released on 3 June 2016. [220] The following year Kumar was awarded the highest Japanese honour of "Katana" and a sixth degree black belt in Kuyukai GōjÅ«-ryÅ« karate. [239] He stated, "I have now applied for the passport. The woman journalist has lodged a complaint with the police. Rediff.com's review of the film mentioned that his sincerity and intensity seen in Hera Pheri, Ek Rishtaa – The Bond of Love and Aankhen "seems missing". [232] In March 2013, he started a 30-bed cancer shelter for policemen in Naigaon. Here’s What AIIMS Director Has to Say, Punjab Municipal Election Results 2021: Congress Wins Big in Urban Body Polls, Returns to Bathinda After 53 Years, Dressed Up Like PM Modi, This Man Went Around on a Bullock Cart Asking People if Fuel Prices Have Come Down. [38] His last release of 1992 was Deedar. He gained recognition for the romantic films Dhadkan (2000), Andaaz (2003) and Namastey London (2007), as well as drama films such as Waqt (2005) and Patiala House (2011). [171], His next release was Anthony D Souza's Boss alongside Shiv Panditt and Aditi Rao Hydari. [138][139][140], He then appeared in the 2010 comedy, Housefull, directed by Sajid Khan which garnered the second-highest opening weekend collection of all time. The accused has been identified as Prince alias Aman, a [188] Namastey England, sequel to Namastey London has been announced. [15] and the only Bollywood actor on the list. "[239][240], Kumar has been recipient of two Filmfare Awards from 13 nominations: Best Villain for Ajnabee (2002) and Best Comedian for Garam Masala (2006), and a National Film Award for Best Actor for the films Rustom and Airlift (both 2016). West Bengal: Trinamool Congress MLA Baishali Dalmiya has been expelled from the party. [209] The film revolves around a man who gets possessed by the ghost of a transgender. He starred in the fourth and fifth action thriller films with Khiladi in the title: Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), both directed by Umesh Mehra and released to commercial success. [207][208] It was released on 9 November on Disney+ Hotstar, and was not released theatrically in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting comes nearly five months after the Congress’ interim president Sonia Gandhi asked the grand old party to relieve her from the top post. "[72] The film won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Villain and IIFA award 2002 for Performance in a Negative Role. The film received mixed reviews from critics,[83][84] but turned out to be a commercial success at the box office and the first universal hit of 2003.[85][86]. The film and Kumar's acting received mixed reviews. [78] His last film of the year was Rajkumar Kohli-directed supernatural horror film Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani alongside Manisha Koirala, Sunil Shetty, Sunny Deol, Aftab Shivdasani, Arshad Warsi, Aditya Pancholi and Armaan Kohli. [21], During this time, the father of one of his students, himself a model co-ordinator, recommended Kumar into modelling which ultimately led to a modelling assignment for a furniture showroom. Although the movie earned him positive reviews and commercial success, trade analysts noted that the movie could have done much better business due to its good content and Kumar's high-profile. [...] Akshay is ridiculously over the top and irritating to the core. Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh Have A Warning For You", "Is Akshay Kumar starrer Kanchana remake titled Laaxmi Bomb? [27] After Thailand, Kumar went to work in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) in a travel agency, in Dhaka in a hotel and Delhi where he sold Kundan jewellery. "It was a miscalculation on Shirish's part. Kumar won Filmfare Awards for his negative role in Ajnabee (2001) and his comic performance in Garam Masala (2005). ", "Akshay Kumar: Chandni Chowk to Forbes highest-paid actors", "The Celebrity 100: The World's Highest-Paid Entertainers 2019", "Akshay Kumar only Bollywood star in Forbes highest paid celebrities list", "Akshay Kumar Only Bollywood Star On Forbes List Of Highest-paid Actors", "I've got more than what I had ever dreamt of: Akshay Kumar", "Akshay, Twinkle at pre-Karva Chauth bash", "Akshay obtained a black belt in Taekwondo", "So what if I play Akshay Kumar's dad? The Hunt Begins", "Khakee is money's worth. [16] In 2020, he was ranked as the highest paid Bollywood actor by Forbes. Unlike his previous films of the series, it failed commercially. Read Latest India News Get Realtime Stock Quotes See Live Cricket Scores Log in to Rediffmail Buy Smart Products on Rediff Shopping Telangana Congress President Uttam Kumar Reddy has resigned taking responsibility for poor performance in Hyderabad local polls. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, praising the performance of Kumar, but criticised the writing and screenplay of the film. The participants in the interaction will share their first-hand experience of vaccination. Kumar expressed his desire to become an actor. [54] He received critical acclaim for his roles in the films Sangharsh and Jaanwar. It failed to perform well at the box office. [42] Further success came later that year when he starred in Yash Chopra-produced romance Yeh Dillagi, opposite Kajol. [66] Sukanya Verma wrote "Negative roles and Akshay Kumar don't go hand-in-hand. Bajaj Capital with over 56 years of experience is your one-stop solution for Home Loans, Insurance, Retirement Planning and Investment Planning. The film was shot in 1994 but was released in 2004 after a delay of 10 years. [91] Upon release it received negative reviews from critics. ", "Forget mighty Khans, Akshay Kumar is the first actor to earn Rs 2000 crore in his lifetime", "Has Akshay Kumar really earned Rs 2000 crore from his films? Again on 20 January 2018, he participated in the launch of an Anthem for the initiative. Anupama Chopra of India Today wrote that "Kareena Kapoor and Kumar stand out." In a later scene, he is also seen being chased by a car, dodging bullets, jumping off buildings, and climbing walls. [131][132][133] Kumar's next release was 8 x 10 Tasveer, an action-thriller directed by Nagesh Kukunoor that failed commercially. Kumar's film Blue was released on 16 October 2009. [192] The movie trailer was released on 11 June 2017. The film received mixed reviews from film critic but Kumar was praised for his acting. [18][23] Kumar also has a sister, Alka Bhatia. Copyright © 2021.  A day before the crucial talks, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday night met senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah. [69] Next, he played a negative role in the Abbas Mustan-directed film Ajnabee. We are already sending it to friends", "Akshay Kumar reveals what he feels is the true meaning of 'mandir, "Akshay Kumar: 'I don't believe in any religion, I only believe in being Indian, "Teetotaller Akshay endorses alcohol but for 'charity, "Akshay Kumar Bollywood's top advance taxpayer", "Akshay Kumar's 500th live show in London", "Twinkle Khanna's Mrs Funnybones is now a book". Shooting starts on March 1", "CONGRATS! ", "Akshay Kumar beats Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, earns R 2000 crore", "Akshay Kumar beats Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan to 2,000 crore – Bollywood News", "Akshay Kumar creates history with 2000 crore league! [189] Rustom which was produced by Neeraj Pandey and marked his 3rd release of 2016. [185] His next release was Singh is Bling was released on 2 October 2015 and is produced by Grazing Goats Pictures. Meanwhile, the chief of Province Police Deputy Inspector General Uttam Kumar Subedi has left for Baitadi from Dhangadhi on Sunday morning. [152] The film earned more than ₹1.3 billion (US$18 million) in India. Rustom grossed more than 2 billion at the box office. [92] Next, Kumar played Hari Om Patnaik, an IPS officer in Madhur Bhandarkar-directed Aan: Men at Work. Delhi: Fire has broken out in Uttam Nagar area; 15 fire tenders present at the spot, reports ANI. [196] He later made his Tamil cinema debut in the science fiction thriller 2.0, co-starring Rajinikanth, in which he played an evil ornithologist named Pakshirajan. Reminder-1 To The Horticulture Department, Municipal Corporation of South Delhi, New Delhi Subject: Pruning of Tree Dear Sir/Madam, This is to inform you that I, Rohit Saluja is a resident of C-141, Lajpat Nagar-2, New Delhi-110024. [99] In the latter he starred opposite Sridevi. 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The show was held in O2 Arena in London as part of the inaugural function of the World Kabaddi League. While his career had fluctuated commercially, his mainstream success soared in 2007 with four consecutive box-office hits in India; it was consistent until a short period of professional setbacks between 2009 and 2011, after which he reinforced his status with several films, including Rowdy Rathore (2012) and Holiday (2014). [230][231] He has also donated ₹5 million to aid drought affected people through the Maharashtra government's Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan. [191], His only film release in 2017 was Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Published Date: January 22, 2021 8:27 AM IST, Updated Date: January 23, 2021 1:35 AM IST. In the same year, he acted in Kishore Vyas-directed Dancer, which received poor reviews. Notably, his visit comes close on the heels of PM Narendra Modi’s trusted bureaucrat Arvind Sharma joining the BJP and getting nominated to the upper house of the state legislature. His last film of 2011 was Rohit Dhawan-directed Desi Boyz (2011), which co-starred John Abraham, Chitrangada Singh and Deepika Padukone. Kumar was praised for his performance in the film. I pay my taxes here and my life is here." [203] Housefull 4, directed by Farhad Samji, was released in October 2019. Both of these films received positive reviews. [61] He also starred in the Dharmesh Darshan-directed romantic drama Dhadkan later that same year. [79][80] Taran Adarsh wrote "only Munish[Armaan] Kohli and Akshay Kumar leave an impact. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet today to finalise the schedule for the long-pending election of a new party president. One of my closest friends who stays in Canada told me come here and we will work together’. Together they have a son, and a daughter. Directed by Nikhil Advani, the film was a critical and commercial failure at the box office. Next, he starred in a sequel to Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri. The film grossed over ₹2 billion (US$28 million) worldwide. "[164] Al Pacino saw the film's trailer and promos and admired Kumar's portrayal of Shoaib Khan, a gangster. [134] The film was poorly received by critics but became an economic success, earning over ₹840 million (US$12 million) worldwide. Critic Khalid Mohamed, while critical of the film, approved of Kumar's effort: "Akshay Kumar comes to life. [37] His next release was the Raj Sippy-directed detective film Mr. The movie received mixed reviews;[172][173][174] it performed poorly at the box office netting ₹540 million (equivalent to ₹690 million or US$9.7 million in 2019) domestically. [98] Talking about the character Kumar said that it is realistic and could be described as a "new-age metrosexual" man. His performance in the film was critically acclaimed. Also Read - Punjab Municipal Election Results 2021: Congress Wins Big in Urban Body Polls, Returns to Bathinda After 53 Years, “The world’s largest vaccination drive is underway in India. [125], Kumar's first film of 2008, Vijay Krishna Acharya-directed action thriller Tashan, marked his comeback to the Yash Raj Films banner after 11 years. [20] From a young age, Kumar was very interested in sports. Kumar's last release of the year, the Anees Bazmee-directed Welcome, did extremely well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster status and simultaneously becoming his fifth successive hit. Akshay's performance was praised. In the same year, he presented the television series Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar for free. [215][216] He is known as a protective father and keeps his children away from the media. Taran Adarsh wrote "Akshay Kumar does well in a role that fits him like a glove. His comic performances in films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Singh Is Kinng (2008) met with acclaim. As of November 2020, his upcoming films are Sooryavanshi directed by Rohit Shetty,[210][211] which are releasing in 2020. [121][122] In both of these films he starred opposite Vidya Balan. Multi-role, single-engine 4th generation jet fighter powered by One Snecma M-53-p2 turbofans engine producing 9700 Kgf with reheat.Max speed is … His role was listed as no. The next year Kumar starred in Dharmesh Darshan-directed romantic drama musical film Bewafaa opposite Kareena Kapoor. [108] The same year, he led the Heat 2006 world tour along with fellow stars Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley. MIRAGE-2000. But to have your work spoken of so kindly by the world's most admired gangster Al Pacino himself – I had goose-bumps thinking about him watching the promo! Waqt: The Race Against Time was a family drama film. "[120] His next two releases, Sajid Khan-directed Heyy Babyy and Priyadarshan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa, were box office successes as well. [30] One morning, he missed his flight for an ad-shoot in Bangalore. [6][7] Having starred in 113 films, 52 of which were commercially successful, he was the first Bollywood actor whose films' domestic net lifetime collections crossed ₹20 billion (US$280 million) by 2013, and ₹30 billion (US$420 million) by 2016.[8][9][10]. The film turned out to be an average grosser at the box office. The film received mixed reviews and Rediff.com called Kumar the real hero of the film. Today, I announce that we’ll provide govt job to one family member of those from Punjab who die in agitation at Delhi borders: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh, The cumulative number of vaccinated healthcare workers across the country has surpassed 12.7 lakh through 24,397 sessions. His next release was Sabbir Khan's battle-of-the-sexes comedy Kambakkht Ishq. [24] When Kumar was a teenager, his father asked him what he aspired to be. [153] In 2012, he founded another production company called Grazing Goat Pictures Pvt Ltd.[154], Joker was reportedly promoted as Kumar's 100th film,[155][156][157] but later Akshay Kumar clarified that the 100th film landmark had been crossed long before he even signed up for Joker. The eldest daughter, Bharati Patel, is the mother of the actress Anuradha Patel. In 2008, the University of Windsor conferred an honorary doctorate on Kumar. [145][146] His last film of 2010 was Tees Maar Khan. 1 & 2 of Udyog Bhawan will remain closed up to 12:00 PM on 23rd January 2021. [162] It received mixed reviews however Kumar's acting was praised by a majority of critics. [110] He ended the year with Priyadarshan's comedy murder mystery film Bhagam Bhag. The film received mixed reviews. A local man said on Sunday that the woman had arrived in a press dialogue on Saturday to announce the Hindi film ' Seven Sisters and One Brother ' by filmmaker Umashankar Jha and actor Uttam … [238], In December 2019, Kumar stated that he has applied for an Indian passport and plans to give up his Canadian citizenship. Directed by Farah Khan, the film received poor critical reviews and turned out to be a commercial failure. Given something even slightly different to do, he does rise to the occasion. [60] Hindustan Times noted the film's "intense portrayal of the surreality of the human condition". Here’s What AIIMS Director Has to Say, Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries and vaccinators of the COVID-19 inoculation drive in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Friday. He gets a chance to do what he does best – herogiri (albeit less menacing, more entertaining), with charisma and clap-trap dialoguebaazi. [55][56][57], In 2000, Kumar starred in the Priyadarshan-directed comedy Hera Pheri alongside Paresh Rawal and Sunil Shetty. [168] Built on an approximate budget of ₹1 billion (US$14 million),[169] it was the first major Hindi language film to be shot in Oman. ", "Top 5: 'J.W.M.' "[81] In 2003 he starred in Suneel Darshan's action film Talaash: The Hunt Begins... opposite Kareena Kapoor. Although his early tryst with romance in Yeh Dillagi (1994) was positively received, it was in the next decade that Kumar expanded his range of roles. The film received positive reviews. He enrolled in Guru Nanak Khalsa College for higher education, but dropped out as he was not much interested in studies. [108] Later that year he starred alongside Salman Khan and Preity Zinta in the Shirish Kunder-directed romantic musical film Jaan-E-Mann. Kumar played the role of Inspector Shekhar Verma, a corrupt, morally bankrupt cop who changes himself during a mission to transfer an accused Pakistani spy Dr. Iqbal Ansari (played by Atul Kulkarni) from a remote town in Maharashtra to Mumbai. [51] Considerable success, however, came with another dual role in the romantic action film Aflatoon. Kumar went to Bangkok to learn martial arts and lived in Thailand for five years learning Thai Boxing. [1] According to a former Conservative Party minister, Tony Clement, the citizenship was awarded in return for Kumar's offer of putting his "star power to use to advance Canada-Indian relations," and Canada's "trade relations, commercial relations, in the movie sector, in the tourism sector. [233], On 9 April 2017, Kumar and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh promoted a mobile phone app, Bharat Ke Veer, which allows users to donate money to families of people who sacrificed their lives for India. Blue received negative reviews and collected about ₹ 420 million at the box office. Over 29 years, Kumar has appeared in over 100 films and has won several awards, including a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards. [96] His other films included Abbas-Mustan directed Aitraaz and S M Iqbal's Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin. "[64] That same year, he performed some of his most dangerous stunts in Neeraj Vora-directed action thriller Khiladi 420, where he climbed a running plane, stood on top of the plane flying a thousand feet in the air, and jumped from the plane onto a hot air balloon. Interchange facility will be available at Central Secretariat: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Wearing a mask is not mandatory for family travelling in four-wheelers in Pune from now.
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