Entertainment News Desk – A boy from a middle-class family raised in Chandni Chowk becomes the heartthrob of the entire nation, this happens only in films. But films are also inspired by reality. And this story is of a film star. But not reel, but real. Yes, the journey of Khiladi Kumar aka Akshay Kumar, who rules the hearts of the people, from poverty to riches was not easy. But with his hard work and dedication, today he is among the top actors of the Indian cinema industry.
Doing small and big things to earn money
Akshay Kumar belongs to a Punjabi family. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab. It is said that his father was in the Indian Army. Before moving to Mumbai, he lived in Chandni Chowk. But then his father started working with UNICEF and they settled in Mumbai. Akshay was more interested in sports than studies. Akshay took admission in Guru Nanak Khalsa College. But he always wanted to learn Karate. With great difficulty his father raised money and sent him to Thailand. He is also a black belt in Taekwondo. Abroad, Akshay worked as a waiter and cook so that he could meet his expenses and did not have to ask for money from home. After returning to India, he started teaching Karate to children. His life was not easy but Akshay believes only in hard work.
Came into films from modelling
Akshay has always been a fitness freak. Because of his fit and attractive body, once the father of one of his students called him for modeling. He earned more money than his monthly salary in just two days. After this, he decided to do modeling. Akshay worked as an assistant photographer with Jayesh Seth to complete his portfolio. Along with modeling, he used to take his portfolio to the studio and show it. However, he was not getting any success. Once he had to go out of the city for modeling but missed the flight. He was saddened by this and thought why not go to the studio once again and this time his hard work should not go waste.
From comedy to action, Akshay is a complete package
Akshay’s first film was Saugandh, in which he worked with Rakhi Gulzar. After this, he worked in many films but did not get much success. And then his film “Main Khiladi Tu Anari” was released. This film made him a star overnight. It became one of the highest-grossing films in 1994. After this, he did many films and all were hits. Especially his Khiladi series, which includes Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, International Khiladi, Khiladi 420 etc. After the success of these films, Akshay got the title of “Khiladi Kumar”. After action, Akshay’s comedy films like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Phir Hera Pheri and Bhagam Bhag etc. were also hits.
He has received many honors
Akshay Kumar has received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to cinema. Apart from this, he won 2 National Film Awards in the Best Actor category for his films Airlift and Rustom. He has been nominated 13 times for Filmfare Awards and won 2 times. He received the Best Villain Award for Ajnabee and the Best Actor in a Comic Role Award for Garam Masala. His recently released film Kathputli is also being liked a lot.
