Who Is Akshay Kumar? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on September 9, 1967, Akshay Kumar has become one of the most recognized and versatile actors in the Indian film industry. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself not just as an actor, but also as a film producer and a philanthropist. His work primarily in Bollywood has earned him numerous awards and accolades, making him a household name not just in India but across the globe. As of 2025, Akshay is 58 years old.
| Occupation | Game Show Host |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 9, 1967 |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Birth Place | Delhi, India |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Akshay Kumar's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Akshay Kumar stands tall at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) and has maintained a fit physique throughout his career. His weight is estimated to be around 80 kg (176 lbs). Known for his dedication to fitness, his body stats continue to reflect his commitment to a healthy lifestyle. His chest measurement is around 42 inches, waist 34 inches, and biceps measure approximately 15 inches.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Akshay Kumar is happily married to Twinkle Khanna, a successful author and interior designer. The couple has two children, a son named Aarav and a daughter named Nitara. While Akshay was previously linked to several co-stars, he is currently focused on his family life and career, often sharing snippets of his personal life on social media.
His father was an army officer. From a young age, Kumar was very interested in sports. His father too enjoyed wrestling. 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.
Net Worth and Salary
According to the latest estimates, Akshay Kumar's net worth in 2025 is approximately $320 million. His income primarily derives from his prolific acting career, film production, endorsements, and various business ventures. As one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, Akshay reportedly charges anywhere between ₹100 to ₹120 crore ($13 to $16 million) per film, making him a formidable presence in the industry.
Kumar has significant fan following in Indian diaspora as well as in European and African countries. As of September 2022, He is most followed Indian actor on social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Memes from his comedy movies, especially his face expressions are hugely popular on social media.
In 2019, interviewed Modi on TV, which concluded as controversies in social media, later he clarified that it was a personal interview as a common man, not political. Since 2013, Kumar has been the Hindi film industry's highest advance taxpayer for six consecutive years. He paid inr 190000000 as advance tax payment in that year.
In August 2022, he got a certificate from Income Tax department for being highest tax payer. Kumar has criticised award functions and doesn't believe in it saying, "Organizers have asked me to perform at award nights. They said that they would pay me half the price and they would also give me an award.
I replied saying, 'You pay me the whole amount and keep your award.'" He called National Film Award, most prestigious award of the country.
Career, Business and Investments
Akshay Kumar's career is marked by a diverse array of roles ranging from action to comedy and drama. He has appeared in over 150 films and continues to break box office records. Beyond acting, he is involved in film production with his banner, Hari Om Entertainment. Additionally, Akshay has invested in various startups, health-related companies, and now focuses on sustainable living, contributing to societal welfare.
Akshay Hari Om Bhatia (born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia; 9 September 1967 ), known professionally as Akshay Kumar, is an Indian actor and film producer working in Hindi cinema.
Referred to in the media as "Khiladi Kumar", through his career spanning over 30 years, Kumar has appeared in over 150 films and has won several awards, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. He received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, from the Government of India in 2009.
Kumar is one of the most prolific actors in Indian cinema. Forbes included Kumar in their lists of both highest-paid celebrities and highest-paid actors in the world from 2015 to 2020. List of highest-paid celebrities by Forbes:
Social Network
Akshay Kumar is highly active on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where he connects with millions of fans. His social media handles often showcase his film promotions, personal life, social causes he supports, and fitness tips. He continues to leverage his popularity to raise awareness on social issues, making him not just a celebrity, but also a role model for many.
In 1993, he acted in the Keshu Ramsay-directed bilingual film Ashaant alongside Dr. Vishnuvardhan and Ashwini Bhave. Almost all of his films released during 1993, including Dil Ki Baazi, Kayda Kanoon and Sainik did not perform well commercially. In 1994, he appeared in 11 feature films.
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. Further success came later that year when he starred in Yash Chopra-produced romance Yeh Dillagi, opposite Kajol.
One of the year's biggest mainstream successes, both the film and his performance were received well by critics, with The Indian Express describing him as "always dependable" and singling out his performance. His work in the film earned him his first nomination for Best Actor at the Filmfare Awards and the Screen Awards.
During the same year, Kumar also had success with films like Suhaag and the low-budget action film Elaan. All these achievements established Kumar as one of the most successful actors of the year, according to Box Office India.
Education
Akshay Kumar completed his schooling at Don Bosco High School in Mumbai and later attended Mumbai's Khalsa College. He pursued martial arts and was deeply influenced by his passion for fitness, which has been a significant aspect of his life and career. This dedication to education and personal development has contributed immensely to his success in the film industry.
In 2004, Kumar presented seven-part miniseries Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar for free, played master and learner as he introduces viewers to each of the seven part of martial arts-kalaripayattu, Shaolin Kung Fu, karate, taekwondo, aikido, Muay Thai, capoeira, the show aired on every following Sunday.
The following year Kumar was awarded the highest Japanese honour of "Katana" and a sixth degree black belt in Kuyukai Gōjū-ryū karate.
