Akshay Kumar - Biography - Early Life 2

Akshay Kumar - Biography - Early Life 2

His breakthrough performance was in Saugandh (1991). Kumar recently dubbed for the Hindi version of the movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Kumar was the voice actor for the role of Optimus Prime. This is one of the key characters in the film. He did the dubbing role as a gift for his son, Aarav. Optimus Prime was Aarav’s favorite character so Kumar did it for free.

Kumar was the third highest paid actor in Bollywood in 2015. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was known for his appearances in films of the Khiladi series as well as other action films such as Mohra (1994), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Sapoot (1996) and Angaaray (1998). Later, Kumar also gained fame for his drama, romantic and comic roles. He earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of a hysterical professor in Sangharsh (1999) and a criminal in Jaanwar (1999). His performances in romantic films like Dhadkan (2000), Andaaz (2003) and Namastey London (2007); drama films like Waqt (2005) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007); comedy films like Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006) and Singh Is Kinng (2008) were all well received.

In 2009, Kumar started the Hari Om Entertainment production company.[6] In 2012, Kumar launched his next production house Grazing Goat Pictures. Their first production, OMG û Oh My God!, had a slow opening, but because of word of mouth it picked up and then was declared a super hit.

He is the son-in-law of India and Hindi Film Industry’s first ever Superstar, Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia, as well as the brother-in-law of actress Rinke Khanna.