Akshay Kumar
Known for: Acting
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. 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), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), and Khiladi 420 (2000), as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994). As a stunt actor, he often performed many dangerous stunts in his films, which earned him a reputation as the "Indian Jackie Chan". He later gained more fame for his drama, romance and comedy roles. He started becoming known for his performances in romance films like Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Dhadkan (2000) as well as drama films such as Ek Rishtaa (2001). His comic performances in comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) met with acclaim. His success further rose in 2007, when he starred in four consecutive commercial hits. In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. He has thus established himself as one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema. In 2009, Kumar founded the Hari Om Entertainment production company.
Filmography
Series
Death in Paradise
Zach Ogilvy
2011
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Series
Khatron Ke Khiladi
Host
2008
Series
Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
Self
2024
Series
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Film
Bhooth Bangla
Arjun Acharya
2026
Series
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000
Series
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
2015
Series
MasterChef India
Guest Star
2010
Series
MasterChef India
Himself - Judge & Host
2010
Film
Welcome to the Jungle
Rajeev Kohli
2026
Series
The Drama Company
Self
2017
Film
Om Shanti Om
Akshay Kumar
2007
Series
Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
Self
2025
Film
Singham Again
Veer Sooryavanshi
2024
Series
The Halcyon
Adil Joshi
2017
Series
10 Ka Dum
Himself
2008
Series
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
Judge
2005
Film
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Captain Firoz / Freddy / Bade Miyan
2024
Film
Housefull 5
Julius / Jolly No. 3
2025
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
2008
Series
Wheel Of Fortune India
Host
2026
Film
Airlift
Ranjit Katyal
2016
Series
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself
2014
Film
Golmaal 5
Bala Bhau
2026
Series
Dance Deewane
Himself
2018
Film
2.0
Pakshi Rajan
2018
Film
Rowdy Rathore
Shiva / Vikram Singh Rathore
2012
Series
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself
1992
Film
Hera Pheri
Raju
2000
Film
Breakaway
Akshay Kumar
2011
Film
Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay
1997
Film
Sooryavanshi
Veer Sooryavanshi
2021
Film
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Dr. Aditya 'Adi' Shrivastav
2007
Film
Jolly LLB 3
Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
2025
Film
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Sunny Khurana
2004
Series
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self
2016
Film
Dhadkan
Ram Verma
2000
Film
Pad Man
Lakshmikant Chauhan
2018
Film
Stree 2
Udaybhan's Descendent
2024
Film
Kambakkht Ishq
Viraj Shergill
2009
Film
Baby
Ajay Singh Rajput
2015
Film
Yeh Dillagi
Vijay Saigal
1994
Film
Phir Hera Pheri
Raju
2006
Film
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
2013
Film
Simmba
Veer Sooryavanshi
2018
Film
OMG: Oh My God!
Krishna
2012
Film
Sky Force
Kumar Om Ahuja 'Tiger'
2025
Film
Housefull
Aarush Awasthi
2010
Film
Boss
Boss
2013
Film
Welcome
Rajiv
2007
Film
Special 26
Ajay Singh
2013
Film
It's Entertainment
Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Pannalal Johri
2014
Film
Samrat Prithviraj
Prithviraj Chauhan
2022
Film
Action Replayy
Kishen Chopra
2010
Film
Toilet: A Love Story
Keshav Sharma
2017
Film
An Action Hero
Senior actor
2022
Film
Namastey London
Arjun Ballu Singh
2007
Film
Ram Setu
Dr. Aryan Kulshreshtha
2022
Film
Awara Paagal Deewana
Guru Gulab Khatri
2002
Film
Kannappa
Shiva
2025
Samuk
Film
Khatta Meetha
Sachin Tichkule
2010
Film
Housefull 4
Rajkumar Bala Dev Singh / Harry
2019
Film
Khakee
Senior Inspector Shekhar Verma
2004
Film
Rustom
Rustom Pavri
2016
Film
Chandni Chowk to China
Sidhu Sharma / Liu Sheng
2009
Film
Blue
Aarav Malhotra
2009
Film
Housefull 2
Jolly 1 / Sunny
2012
Film
Good Newwz
Varun Batra
2019
Film
Desi Boyz
Jignesh 'Jerry' Patel (Rocco)
2011
Film
OMG 2
The Messenger
2023
Film
Brothers
David Fernandez
2015
Film
Dishoom
Sameer Gazi
2016
Film
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Chettur Sankaran Nair
2025
Film
Bachchhan Paandey
Bachchhan Paandey
2022
Film
Selfiee
Vijay Kumar
2023
Film
Housefull 3
Sandy AKA Sundi
2016
Film
Heyy Babyy
Aroush Mehra
2007
Film
Angaaray
1998
Film
Bhagam Bhag
Bunty
2006
Film
Garam Masala
Makrand "Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya
2005
Film
Thank You
Kishen
2011
Film
Aitraaz
Raj Malhotra
2004
Series
Umang
2022
Film
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Raja
1997
Film
Gabbar Is Back
Professor Aditya / Gabbar
2015
Film
Laxmii
Aasif
2020
Film
De Dana Dan
Nitin Bankar
2009
Film
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Aditya Malhotra
2006
Film
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
2027
Film
Bell Bottom
Anshul Malhotra / Bell Bottom
2021
Film
Stree 3
Sarkata's descended
2027
Film
Kesari
Havildar Ishar Singh
2019
Untitled Akshay Kumar - Chandoo Mondeti Film
Film
Jaanwar
Badshah / Bapu Lohar
1999
Film
Cuttputlli
SI Arjan Sethi
2022
Film
Chalo Dilli
Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Rana
2011
Film
Raksha Bandhan
Lala Kedarnath
2022
Up Close & Personal with PZ
Himself
2011
Film
Ajnabee
Vikram "Vicky" Bajaj
2001
Film
Sangharsh
Professor Aman Verma
1999
Film
Maidan-E-Jung
Karan Singh
1995
Film
Mission Mangal
Rakesh Dhawan
2019
Film
Atrangi Re
Sajjad Ali Khan
2021
Film
Naam Shabana
Ajay Singh Rajput
2017
Film
Waqt Hamara Hai
Vikas Kumar Sabkuchwala
1993
Series
Movie Masti With Manish
Himself
2019
Wicked Sunny
Film
Gold
Balbir Singh
2018
Film
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Atul Aggarwal
2002
Film
Zaalim
Ravi
1994
Film
Singh Is Bliing
Raftaar Singh
2015
Film
Mission Raniganj
Jaswant Singh Gill
2023
Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam
2026
Film
Bhaji in Problem
Bakshay Kumar
2013
Film
Bewafaa
Raja
2005
Film
Tees Maar Khan
Tabrez Mirza Khan/Tees Maar Khan
2010
Bhagam Bhag 2
Film
Khel Khel Mein
Rishabh Malik
2024
Series
Pitch To Get Rich
2025
Film
Deewane Huye Paagal
Rocky Hiranandani
2005
Film
Ikke Pe Ikka
Rajiv
1994
Film
Family: Ties of Blood
Shekhar K. Bhatia
2006
Film
Sarfira
Vir Mhatre
2024
Film
Tashan
Bachchan Pande
2008
Film
Jolly LLB 2
Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra
2017
Film
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Inspector Amar Verma/Guddu
1996
Film
Talaash: The Hunt Begins
Arjun
2003
Film
Khiladi 786
Bahattar Singh (72) / Inspector Tehattar Singh (73)
2012
Film
Singh Is Kinng
Happy Singh
2008
Film
Holiday
Captain Viraat Bakshi
2014
Film
Sabse Bada Khiladi
Inspector Vijay Kumar / Ajay Kumar
1995
Film
Mohra
Amar Saxena
1994
Film
Aankhen
Vishwas Prajapati
2002
Film
Blank
Special Appearance in "Ali Ali" Song
2019
Film
Paandav
Inspector Vijay Kumar
1995
Film
Aflatoon
Rocky / Raja / Parimal Chaturvedi
1997
Film
Dosti: Friends Forever
Raj Malhotra
2005
Film
Ashaant
Vijay
1993
Film
Elaan
Vishal Chaudhry
1994
Film
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Akshay Kharodia Malhotra
1996
Film
Police Force: An Inside Story
Vijay Singh
2004
Film
Patiala House
Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu
2011
Film
Haiwaan
Abhijeet
2026
Film
Mr. Bond
Mr. Bond
1992
Film
Khiladi
Raj Malhotra
1992
Film
Khiladi 420
Dev Kumar Malhotra / Anand Kumar Malhotra
2000
Film
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
Ajay Kapoor
2001
Film
Jumbo
Jumbo
2008
Welcome To The Adventure
Film
Andaaz
Raj Malhotra
2003
Film
Saugandh
Shiva
1991
Film
International Khiladi
Rahul 'Devraj'
1999
Film
Nazar Ke Samne
Jai Kumar
1995
Film
Keemat
Dev
1998
Film
Sapoot
1996
Film
Zulmi
Raj
1999
Aaj
Karate Instructor
1987
Kesari Chapter 3
Hari Singh Nalwa
Film
8x10 Tasveer
Jai Puri/Jeet Puri
2009
Film
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
Police Inspector Karan Joglekar
1994
Film
Sainik
Lieutenant Suraj Dutt
1993
Film
Aan: Men at Work
DCP Hari Om Patnaik
2004
Film
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Vicky
2006
Film
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
Raj Malhotra
2002
Film
Insan
Amjad
2005
Film
Aarzoo
Vijay
1999
Film
Insaaf: The Final Justice
1997
Film
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
Shoaib Khan
2013
Film
The Shaukeens
Akshay Kumar
2014
Film
Dil Ki Baazi
Vijay
1993
Film
Waqt
Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur
2005
Film
Tarazu
Inspector Ram Yadav
1997
Film
Suhaag
Raj Sinha
1994
Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel
Film
Hey Bro
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
2015
Film
Joker
Agastya
2012
Film
Hatya: The Murder
Ravi R. Lal
2004
Film
Deedar
Anand K. Malhotra
1992
Film
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major Rajeev Singh
2004
Film
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Inspector Ajay
2004
Film
Daava
Inspector Arjun
1997
Film
Hum Hain Bemisaal
Vijay Sinha
1994
Film
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Himself
2010
Film
Kayda Kanoon
Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani
1993
Film
Jai Kishen
Jai Verma / Kishen
1994
Film
Amaanat
Amar
1994
Film
Barood
Jai Sharma
1998
Film
Fugly
Himself in "Fugly Title Song"
2014
Film
Jaan-E-Mann
Agastya Rao
2006
Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
Narrator
2004
Hera Pheri 3
Raju
Bhoot Police 2
Film
Zakhmi Dil
Jaidev Anand
1994
R.D. Burman Biopic
Film
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Sikandar Davai
1997
Film
Dancer
Raju 'Raja'
1991
Untitled Akshay Kumar/Ajay Devgn Project
Film
Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya
2013
Film
Ghar Grihasti
2004
Arun Matheswaran Hindi Debut
Film
Vishnu Vijaya
1993
Untitled Ahmed Khan - Akshay Kumar Film