Akshay Kumar is one of the Bollywood superstars who carved their way to reach at the top level with their hard work and determination. He is one of the finest and loved actors in the industry. Akshay is a very down to earth person and his journey in Bollywood is an inspiration to many newcomers who want to achieve the success. He turned 49 today and his steadfast attitude for work is still persistent.
Here are 10 interesting unknown facts about Akshay Kumar which will amaze you:
Real Name And Company
Akshay Kumar is a superstar in Bollywood but do you know his real name is Rajiv Bhatia. His father’s name is Hari Om Bhatia who was a military officer and Akshay named his production house “ Hari om Production.
Macho Man
Akshay was interested in Martial Arts from childhood and he learned Muay Thai (Thai martial art form) in 12th grade. He earned black belt in taekwondo and also hosted a martial arts documentary “Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar” for National Geographic Channel.
Model by Accident or Luck
Akshay ran a small martial arts coaching where he used to earn 3k a month. One of his students led him to a modeling assignment and Akshay decided to pursue a career in modeling. Reason being compared to his monthly salary he earned more money in two days. Thank god that happened!
Accidental Actor and Hardworking Survivor
Akshay worked as a background dancer with some small dance groups so he could afford to pay for shooting a portfolio and he also worked as an assistant to well-known photographer Jayesh Seth to make up for his portfolio fees.
One day after missing a flight for a modeling assignment in Bangalore, he visited a film studio with his portfolio and, fortunately, got a lead role for the movie Deedar. Akshay carved his own path in the industry without any godfather. A True Survivor!
Badey Dil Waala
Akshay Kumar is very fond of music and sang a Punjabi devotional song called “Nirgun Raakh Liya”. The profit made by this song was donated to the victims of train bombing of Mumbai July 11. He buys music from new struggling musicians if he likes it. He listens to these fresh compositions all the time and when any producer or director likes it, they have to pay money to use that music. Super Cool Right?
Economically Frugal
Being a superstar Akshay is not a spendthrift. He has luxurious cars, but he drives Honda CRV most of the time as he believes that it is the best car according to Indian roads. Yes, it’s true!
The superstar’s personal expense is 5000 and he try to spend less than 10000 a month excluding the food which is provided at the set of the films. Surprised?
Early riser and Fitness Lover
Bollywood Industry’s night start at 3, 4 am, but Akshay Kumar turns himself by 10 pm and wake-up at 5 am every day. All his Interviews are lined up to 6 am. He does not have any equipment in his gym and avoid lift as much as he can. Akshay loves to exercise, jogging, boxing and martial arts and practice it to remain fit.
Don’t like Makeovers
Akshay Kumar is not fascinated with the makeover trend to look young, in fact in many interviews he said “If I am 50 I should look like 50. He even stays away from alcohol, smoking and all kind of bodybuilding supplements to maintain the charm of his personality.
Commercial and Selective
Akshay stated in many interviews that he did only commercial films to earn money at the beginning of his career. Now he is a well-known celebrity and has the luxury to choose films based on his choice and interest. He gives 3, 4 films a year, two commercial films and two films of his interest and he even cut his rate to half if he likes the script of the film and producer can’t afford full fee. How Generous!
Bollywood’s Mister Khiladi
He is also known as Mr. Khiladi as he has worked in eight Khiladi Films. Akshay is a Huge WWE Fan and In Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, he almost broke his back and neck when he lifted WWE champion Undertaker (350 pounds). My God!
Dear, Akshay you are an inspiration for many, please keep enthralling us with your amazing performances.
Avni S. Singh
9 Sep 2015