Siblings – Alka Bhatia (Sister)

Others – Rajesh Khanna (Father-in-law) (Actor) (Died on 18 July, 2012), Dimple Kapadia (Mother-in-law) (Actress), Rinke Khanna (Sister-in-law) (Actress)

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 11 in or 180 cm

Weight

75 kg or 165 pounds

Girlfriend / Spouse

Akshay Kumar dated –

• Shilpa Shetty (1995-2000) – From 1995 to 2000, Akshay dated actress Shilpa Shetty. He is nearly 8 years her senior.
• Twinkle Khanna (2001-Present) – In 2001, Akshay started dating actress Twinkle Khanna and on January 17, 2001, the couple got married. However, they were engaged twice before their marriage. The couple have two children together – son Aarav (born – September 2002), and daughter Nitara, on (25 September, 2012).

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

Race / Ethnicity

Punjabi

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Black

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Measurements

Akshay Kumar’s body specifications may be –

• Chest – 44 in or 112 cm
• Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
• Waist – 32 in or 81 cm

Shoe Size

12 (via Times of India)

Brand Endorsements

Sparx Shoes, Dollar Club Big Boss Innerwear, Honda Dream Yuga, Sugar Free, Eveready batteries, Micromax Mobile, Signature Premier, Lloyd LED TV, Grasim Suitings, Manappuram Gold Loan, Sonic, Sure Men Deo, Pearls Group, Red Label, Canadian Tourism, LG Electronics

Religion

Sikh

Best Known For

His appearance in action films like Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Khiladi 420 (2000), Khiladi 786 (2012).

First Film

In 1991, Kumar appeared in the film Saugandh for his role as Shiva. Akshay received “Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut” for his contribution to the film.

Saugandh is the first film, which released. But, Akshay signed his first film Deedar (1992).

First TV Show

He debuted on television in 2008 with the hosting of reality TV series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 1).

Akshay has also hosted the season 2 and season 4 of this show.

Personal Trainer

He stays fit by incorporating in his fitness regime kickboxing, swimming, basketball, Parkour and other workouts.

Akshay Kumar Favorite Things

• Cuisine – Thai, homemade Punjabi food
• Movies – Bandish (1980), Kudrat (1981), Aanchal (1980), Ashanti (1982), Souten (1983), Awaaz (1984), Dharm Aur Qanoon (1984), Maqsad (1984), Life is Beautiful (1997)
• Fruit – Mango

Akshay Kumar during “Oh My God” digital promo launch

Akshay Kumar Facts

1. It is believed that Akshay Kumar has the biggest shoe size (size 12) in the Indian film industry.
2. He was previously a martial arts teacher. He owns a black belt in Taekwondo.
3. He started modeling on the suggestion of one of his students. And, soon after modeling, he received films.
4. He knows Muay Thai and has worked as a chef (as well as waiter) in the past in Bangkok, Thailand.
5. He played a lead role in 1992 film Deedar. Actually, Akshay missed the flight to Bangalore (he had to go there for an ad-shoot; he was a model at that time). So, as a result, upset Akshay went to producer Pramod Chakravarthy with his portfolio and to his surprise, he got the role.
6. Rajesh Khanna is Akki’s idol.
7. He likes rock climbing, swimming and listening to music.
8. Born in Amritsar (Punjab), Akshay grew up in Delhi and then relocated to Koliwada (Mumbai). Koliwada is also dominated by Punjabis.
9. He has worked in a restaurant named “Metro Guest House” in Bangkok previously.
10. Connect with Akshay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Google+.