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Akshay Hari Om Bhatia, known professionally as Akshay Kumar, is an Indian actor and film producer working in Hindi cinema. Referred to in the media as "Khiladi Kumar", he is the recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. In 2009, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. One of the most prolific acto…
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Born 9 September 1967 · Q233748
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Hum yeh kahenge, ki hum apna kartvaya nibhate hai… Jo shaheed hote hai, unka nuksaan hum kabhi bhar nahi paayenge. That is for sure. Sarkar unko jo deti hai, woh deti hai. Lekin, as a civilian, humara bhi toh kuch kartavya banta hai. Yeh aisa app hai… Na iske beech mein koi NGO hai, na koi sarkar hai,
Bhai act with flamboyance and mojo ... He gets a chance to do what he does best – herogiri (albeit less menacing, more entertaining), with charisma and clap-trap dialoguebaazi.
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“Hum yeh kahenge, ki hum apna kartvaya nibhate hai… Jo shaheed hote hai, unka nuksaan hum kabhi bhar nahi paayenge. That is for sure. Sarkar unko jo deti hai, woh deti hai. Lekin, as a civilian, humara bhi toh kuch kartavya banta hai. Yeh aisa app hai… Na iske beech mein koi NGO hai, na koi sarkar hai,”
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“Bhai act with flamboyance and mojo ... He gets a chance to do what he does best – herogiri (albeit less menacing, more entertaining), with charisma and clap-trap dialoguebaazi.”
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“Akshay Kumar is a revelation [...] he surpasses his previous work. His timing is fantastic and the conviction with which he carries off the evil streak in his personality is bound to be talked-about in days to come.”
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Image Shows Akshay Kumar Meeting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay” AI-generated.
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The Quint rated the claim “Images of celebrities such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, etc., paying tribute to Asha Bhosle are being shared on social media.” False.
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Kumar started in the horror-comedy film Bhooth Bangla, which was directed by Priyadarshan
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The Quint rated the claim “Akshay Kumar spoke about women's safety in connection to the Pawan Singh-Jyoti Singh marital dispute matter.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “The video shows Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar supporting Jyoti Singh and criticising Pawan Singh amid their marital dispute.” FALSE.
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India Today rated the claim “Akshay Kumar made a video commenting on the ongoing marital dispute between actor-politician Pawan Singh and his estranged wife Jyoti Singh.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Actor Akshay Kumar is asking for donations to purchase weapons for the Indian Army.” False.
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India Today rated the claim “The government has created the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund, as suggested by Akshay Kumar. Donations to it will be used for purchasing weapons for the Indian army.” Half true.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Akshay Kumar expressed support for the Palestinian cause” Altered video.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Akshay Kumar Extend Support For Palestine” False.
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India Today rated the claim “In this video, Akshay Kumar expressed support for Palestinians.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar supported Palestine through multiple video messages” FALSE.
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“In order to tone down his body language and accent, Kumar has lost much of his trademark energy and could not develop the gravitas required to play the celebrated ruler. He growls like a lion who has lost his bite and despite all the air-brushing, doesn”
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Kumar's first release was Bachchhan Paandey, a remake of Jigarthanda, where he played the titular role of a gangster, a name derived from Kumar's character in the 2008 film Tashan
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Kumar donated ₹1 crore for construction of a school building in Neeru Village of Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir
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Kumar was awarded the highest tax payer "Sanman Patra" for consecutively paying the highest tax as an individual for the past five years
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Tweet shows Akshay Kumar tweeted condolences at 5.21 am on June 14, 2020, hours before Sushant Singh Rajput's death.” False.
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Ranked sixth and only Indian actor in top 10 of highest paid actors list with $48
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Was the horror comedy Laxmii, directed by Raghava Lawrence, an official remake of the Tamil film Kanchana opposite Kiara Advani
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Kumar has topped the list with brand value of $118M he has seen a jump of 13% by previous years
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Kumar interviewed Narendra 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
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Was fourth highest paid actor in the world behind Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr
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With Kesari, Mission Mangal, Housefull 4, Good Newwz, and the 2021 action film Sooryavanshi
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Kumar appeared in Karan Johar's film Kesari opposite Parineeti Chopra, based on the story of the Battle of Saragarhi
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Akshay Kumar set himself on fire at the launch of his then-upcoming series The End with Prime Video, where he said that "he's a stuntman first and actor later"
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Said "there is only one God" and was against bringing religion into politics, but in March 2020 he stated, "I don't believe in any religion
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Akshay starred in another social drama film Pad Man alongside Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte
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Awarded National Film Award for Best Actor for Rustom (2017).
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Judged The Great Indian Laughter Challenge with Mallika Dua, Hussain Dalal and Zakir Khan, who were later replaced by Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade
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Kumar launched the Bharat Ke Veer app, with the help of the home ministry
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Hosted another reality show Dare 2 Dance as a mentor, which aired on Life OK from 6 September
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And his off-screen work includes ownership of the team Khalsa Warriors in the World Kabaddi League
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Kumar also produced a successful television serial Jamai Raja (2014), starring Ravi Dubey and Nia Sharma, which established them leading actors in Indian television industry
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Was Special 26 which earned a positive critical reception and was semi-hit at the box office
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One of his fan travelled from Haryana to Mumbai, to meet him
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Founded another production company called Grazing Goat Pictures Pvt Ltd
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Was Khiladi 786, the eighth instalment in his famous Khiladi series as well as the comeback of the series after 12 years
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Starred in Patiala House and Thank You
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The Asian Awards honoured Kumar for his outstanding achievement in Cinema
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Kumar hosted India's first MasterChef television show on Star Plus, was viewed by 18
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Awarded Padma Shri in arts (2009).
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While performing at a show for Levi's at Lakme Fashion Week, Kumar asked Twinkle to unbutton his jeans
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The Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour
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Kumar featured opposite Deepika Padukone in the Warner Bros
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Madame Tussauds wanted to make his wax figure next because he has an international fan following
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Was awarded the highest Japanese honour of "Katana" and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate
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The University of Windsor conferred an honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema
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Started hosting Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, which he did for four seasons
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With four consecutive box-office hits; it was consistent until a short period of decline
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“Change cannot come from one politician, it has to come from each one of us and not just for today...it's a gradual process. Let's be responsible & work towards it.”
Awarded Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Garam Masala (2006).
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Kumar starred in Rajkumar Santoshi's action drama thriller Khakee alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai
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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, tae
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Starred in Suneel Darshan's action film Talaash: The Hunt Begins
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Awarded Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Ajnabee (2002).
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Was Dharmesh Darshan-directed romantic drama Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
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Was Suneel Darshan-directed drama Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
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Shetty is alleged to have said, "I never imagined that he could two-time me
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Kumar starred in the Priyadarshan-directed comedy Hera Pheri alongside Paresh Rawal and Suneil Shetty
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Kumar played opposite Twinkle Khanna in International Khiladi
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In a 1998 interview with Rediff, Kumar had admitted to having been engaged to Tandon while also claiming that they had never married.
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But was released in 2004 after a delay of 10 years
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Acted in the Keshu Ramsay-directed bilingual film Ashaant alongside Dr
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With Saugandh and had his first commercial success a year later with the action thriller Khiladi
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Born 1967-09-09.
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