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| Name: Akshay Kumar Profession: Actor Nationality: Indian Address: 203 "A" Wing, Benzer Apartements, Lokhandwala Compley, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053 (New) 13c El Plaza Yon, Little Gibs Road, Malabar Hill, Mumbai 400 050 Realname: Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia Date of Birth: 1967, September 9th Height: 6'1" Weight: 82 kg Measures: Shoe Size 12 Family: One sister Petname: "Akki", "Raju", "Rajiv" (his realname) Phone:# 91 22 6292780 / 6460646 Getting Personal with Akshay Akshay, first of all tell us something about your childhood, schooldays etc.? What do you want to know about my childhood? What kind of activities were you involved with during your schooldays. I was never much interested in studies. I was basically more interested in sports. I was very good in sports especially in volleyball & cricket. Those activities in sports kept me fit and that has still come in use today whether in my career or my personal use. How would you describe yourself as a kid? I was a naughty boy. Very mischievous. When did you learn martial arts? Was it in school? I started doing martial arts when I was in 8th standard. From there I started and I am still doing it today. During your school days did the thought of becoming an actor occur to you? No it never occurred to me. I never thought I would become an actor. I remember once when I was in 8th standard I had a little bit of problem with my teacher and was punished in the school for something, which I didn't do. So parents were summoned to my school. My father came to pick me up. He was angry on me but he didn't scold me at that point of time. At home he scolded me and asked me what you wanted to become in life. Since I was very disappointed on the whole episode and angry why was I punished because fortunately at that time it wasn't my mistake. When you are angry you just say anything so I replied I would become a hero. I didn't mean it at all. I didn't know it would become true one day. How did it become true? Well I was teaching martial arts in Bombay after learning it from Bangkok. I was working hard and earning Rs. 4,000/= per month. And suddenly I got a modeling offer from one of my student who was a model coordinator. He gave me this offer of doing an ad for a furniture showroom. I didn't know what modeling was I was asked to reach a certain place and I went over there. There was this room with furniture and a camera. In this modeling assignment I was supposed to give some shots with other models in an A/C room, I was given whatever I want. And after 2 1/2 hrs. I received a cheque of Rs. 5,500/= in my hand. Looking at the cheque I said to myself is this fair enough I slog for a month hard teaching martial arts and I earn Rs. 4,000/= and here I relaxed and I am getting more than that in such short time. I am a human being and that made me think a lot. This is fantastic! This line is amazing, what is this modeling I should do it. So I started doing modeling, fashion shows, ramp and after that I came in to films. So your destiny took you where you are today. Yes you can say that. But what developments took place in your life that made you a star? You must have approached lot of producers & directors with your portfolio? Was it very difficult to get the break you were looking for? Yes I approached them but I would not say it was very difficult to get a break. I got my first film in a month's time since I started approaching people in the film industry. I will not say it was a struggle my struggle was in Bangkok where I was learning martial arts. What preparations did you undergo to become an actor any acting school or classes? What it takes to be a good actor? No. Acting is something that comes from within you. I remember it very well when I came into this line I wanted to learn acting. I thought acting must be something like learning cooking so I went to buy a book. I was sure there must be some book I searched all of book vendors at Churchgate in Bombay where they sell these old books. I started searching at 9'o clock in the morning and I found one very good book at 4'o clock. I asked for the price and learnt it was 125 and I had only 110 with me. The first page had a quote "if you want to be a good actor you need to be a good human being". I think that's more than enough to be a good actor. Which you are? Laughs! Akshay tell me something about your debut film? My first film, which I actually signed, was 'Deedar' with Karisma. My first film that actually started was 'Saughand'. My first scene was with Rakheeji such a senior actress. I remember I was sick that day. I was thinking how will I do all this. My makeup man, fortunately for me he is not just a makeup man he is also a doctor an ayurvedic doctor. He made me comfortable but it was difficult and hard for me to shoot. What was your experience after 'Khiladi' became a hit since it was your first hit? It was a great experience. I had never tasted that kind of success. I never knew I will be walking down the street and people will recognise me and call me 'Khiladi'. It is very hard for me to express that feeling. If you weren't an actor what would you be? I would have been teaching martial art. I still do teach sometimes. Your best performance till date? It is yet to come. Films like 'Sangarsh', 'Janwar', 'Dhadkan', and a Abbas - Mustan's film which is not named yet. These four films I am very proud about working in. Which are your forthcoming releases? There is 'Aarzoo' with Madhuri. 'International Khiladi' with Twinkle Khanna and lots of more. Tell us about your role in 'International Khiladi.' What you want to know about this film. International Khiladi is a complete entertainment commercial film. The name is International Khiladi but basically it's a romantic film and it also has a lot of suspense. Well I can't tell you much about it, as I will be revealing the suspense. Right now you are shooting for 'Sangarsh'. Who are your co-stars in this film? Tanuja Chandra is directing the film. In this film I am working opposite Priety Zinta and Ashutosh Rana among others. How do you keep yourself fit? Well I train myself every morning for 1 ½ hrs. It is enough for me to keep myself fit. I exercise but I don't do any bodybuilding or weight lifting. I do not say weights are bad but I don't do the same. I don't believe in it, I believe in more flexibility, agile, I can run fast. I love to have an athletic body. I go through my routine exercises every morning and do martial arts, which have helped me, a lot in keeping myself fit. You did this film called Aflatoon where you had a double role. How was the experience to play 2 different roles in the same film? It was good. Do you think audience accepted you in the Negative role you played in this film? The basic idea is that bad always gets killed that's what happened in 'Aflatoon' too. Positive character wins and I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Well! The script demanded it and I did a decent job of it which people must have liked. So you will be open to negative roles? Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. It's just acting in a film. Earlier I would say no to a similar question I would say no negative role but if the negative role too strong and it has reasons towards it why not? What's wrong with it? What does Akshay do when he is not shooting? I do a lot of outdoor sports. I still play lot of Volleyball & cricket. I do lot of trekking and rope climbing. I have this small boat which I take sometimes far in the sea in the evenings. I love to do that. Message to your fans? I will just say remember one thing believe in God and live peacefully. AKSHAY KUMAR'S MOVIES LISTING 1991 DANCER Kirti Singh, Mohnish Behl SAUGANDH Shanti 1992 DEEDAR Karishma Kapoor, Laxmikant KHILADI Deepak Tijori, Ayesha Jhulka MR. BOND Sheeba, Saathi Ganguly 1993 ASHAANT Vishnu Vardhan, Ashwini HUM HAIN BEMISAAL Sunil Shetty, Shilpa MAIDAN-E-JUNG Dharmendra, Karishma Kapoor SAINIK Ashwini Bhave, Ronit Roy ZAKHMI DIL Ashwini Bhave, Ravi Kishen 1994 AMAANAT Sunjay Dutt, intr. Heera IKKE PE IKKA Shanti Priya, Prithvi JAI KISHEN Akshay Kumar (double role), Ayesha Juhlka, MAIN KHILADI TU ANARI Shilpa Shetty, Saif Ali Khan MOHRA Sunil Shetty, Raveena Tandon PAANDAV Nandini, Prithvi SUHAAG Ajay Devgan, Karishma Kapoor YEH DILLAGI Kajol, Saif Ali Khan ZAALIM Madhoo, Vishnu Vardhan 1995 NAZAR KE SAMNE Ektaa, Farheen PRINCE Monica Bedi SAB SE BADA KHILADI Mamta Kulkarni, Mohnish Behl TU CHOR MAIN SIPAHI Saif Ali Khan, Tabbu 1996 KHILADIYON KA KHILADI Rekha, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon SAPOOT Sunil Shetty, Karishma 1997 AFLATOON Urmila Matondkar, Anupam DAAVA - THE CHALLENGE Raveena Tandon, Naseeruddin DIL TO PAGAL HAI ShahRukh Khan (Rahul), Madhuri Dixit INSAAF - THE FINAL JUSTICE Shilpa Shetty, Ranjeet LAHOO KE DO RANG Naseeruddin Shah, Akshay Kumar, Karishma MR. AND MRS. KHILADI Juhi Chawla, Kader Khan TARAZU Sonali Bendre, Amrish Puri 1998 AARZOO Madhuri Dixit, Saif Ali Khan ANGAAREY Nagarjuna, Pooja Bhatt BAAZU Raveena BAROOD Raveena DAS NUMBRI Manisha Koirala, Monica Bedi DHADKAN Sunil Shetty, Shilpa Shetty KAUN KAISA HAI KHILADI Twinkle Khanna, Rekha KEEMAT Saif Ali Khan, Manisha MERI BIWI KA JAWAAB NAHIN Sridevi NIHATA Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Kajol PURAB KI LAILA PANCHAM KA CHA Sunil Shetty, Namrata RAFTAAR Sunil Shetty, Tabbu SAZAA Shilpa Shetty VIDROH Raveena 1999 GHULAMI Manisha HERA PHERI (RAFTAAR) Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Tabbu INTERNATIONAL KHILADI Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Gulshan Grover ZULMI Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna JANWAAR Akshay Kumar, Karishma Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty KASHMAKASH Sunil Shetty, Akshay Kumar MERI BIWI KA JAWAAB NAHIN Akshay Kumar, Sridevi MULAQAT Akshay Kumar, Rani Mukherjee NIHATA Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Kajol PURAB KI LAILA PANCHAM KA CHA Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Namrata Shirodkar SAZAA Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty VIDROH Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon |
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