Indian cinema is known worldwide under the name "Bollywood." His consonance with the word "Hollywood" testifies to his universal recognition and relevance. By the number of films shot, India ranks first among other countries. Despite the fact that their stories are of the same type, the characters are predictable, and the ending is always happy, people of the whole world are watching these musicals with bated breath.
Yes, in the modern world Indian films are called that way: the obligatory presence of songs and three types of dances (folk, historical and classical) are a hallmark of the Indian film industry. Bollywood brought to light many talented beautiful actors, including Akshay Kumar, whose filmography includes several dozen “dance” action movies.
The beginning of the way
Akshay Kumar is the pseudonym of Rajiv Hari-Om Bhatiya, an Indian actor and film producer born on September 7, 1967. With its appearance, the future star pleased the ordinary extraordinary Indian family with an average income, living in the town of Amritsar (Panejab). Kumar graduated from a regular school (Don Bosco) without any bias, and in adolescence he entered Hals College. Already at that time he was actively involved in sports and attracted his friends to him. This was a decisive step in choosing a future profession: after graduating from college, Akshay Kumar taught martial arts in Mumbai for many years. Among his students was a young talented photographer who saw a highlight in his teacher, and suggested that Kumar earn money as a model. So Akshay Kumar found his second calling: clips and commercials with his participation interested not only ordinary viewers, but also some producers.
Actor Akshay Kumar - a rising star of Indian cinema
Akshay Kumar began his acting career in 1991. His debut was the role in the film "Oath" (Saugandh) directed by Raj Sippi. The film did not bring fame to the actor, but opened the door to the world of cinema. According to the script, Thakur Saranga killed the Ganges family, and she vowed that she would avenge her relatives. But her goal is not to kill physically, but mortally wound in the heart with the arrows of Amur the son of the murderer - handsome Shiva. The film did not disappoint either the audience or the director himself. Already in 1992, Akshay Kumar, whose filmography at that time numbered only one film, became known for his leading role in the film “Unsuccessful Abduction” (Khiladi). This action movie and thriller in one person became a joint work of two brothers-directors: Abassa Alibhay Burmavalla and Mastana Alibhay Burmavalla. According to the scenario, two students lead a cheerful lifestyle, and they are not bored by the bet they make for any reason. Once they surpass themselves and kidnap the girl in the form of a rally, and then demand a ransom for her. Students consider this a fun undertaking until the police intervene.
During 1992-1996, Akshay Kumar, whose photo more and more often appeared in prestigious publications, which spoke of increasing fame, starred in three more films. In addition to the Khiladi film series directed by Umish Mehr, which included the action and thriller “Do Not Try to Stop Me”, “Best Player” and “The King of Players”, he starred in several more films. In 1996, this actor took a strong position in an industry such as Indian cinema. Akshay Kumar became an increasingly sought-after star, proposals for leading roles came to him with enviable frequency.
At the peak of fame
Since 1997, Akshay Kumar, whose filmography already had dozens of roles, both main and secondary in various projects, began to rapidly climb the career ladder. We can say that this year was the peak for him: the supporting role played in the film “Crazy Heart” brought Kumar universal recognition, fame and the first nomination for acting in life. The film of the famous Indian director Yasha Chopra tells about the love story of two completely different people. Niche is an actress playing in the capital’s theater, a stunning, beautiful and kind girl, from an early age in love with director Rahul. He is successful in work, but absolutely far from everyday life. For him, living together with a single woman, the chosen one, is a mystery. Moreover, more and more often in a dream, a Maya girl comes to him, with whom he falls in love. Without even suspecting that his true fate is next to him, he lives from night to night, waiting for another meeting. But one fine morning he was visited by the thought: to dedicate a performance about Maya to Maya. The film was recognized as one of the best: Akshay Kumar and Karina Kapoor played their roles perfectly, the production and script exceeded the expectations of the audience and film critics.
Amplua Akshaya Kumara
Kumar began his acting career with the role of a hero: the benefit of playing sports from his youth provided him with a beautiful body and excellent physical fitness. And even today he likes to perform tricks himself. In the first years of filming, almost all of his roles were reduced to good heroes who save the world and restore justice. But after the films “Crime novel” by director Tanuja Chandra and “The Beast” by director and producer Skunil Darshan, where he plays the role of the invincible macho, Akshay Kumar begins to receive offers to act in comedies, dramas, and even as villains.
Comedies and Akshay Kumar
The filmography of the actor replenished with comedy films in 2000. This year was marked by two roles in such an unusual role for the actor in the films “Heartbeat” and “Woe-Extortion”.
- The film “Heartbeat” by director and screenwriter Darmesh Darshan is a drama, but the role of Akshay Kumar involved many comedic episodes. The plot of the film is interesting, a bit unusual. A successful millionaire in all areas, marries his unloved man Rama his daughter Anjali, considering him a more profitable party than her beloved Dev. Over time, the girl’s heart begins to melt, but when their family becomes happy, the rich, formerly expelled Dev returns to the city. Realizing that the girl’s heart is busy, he takes revenge, promising to ruin her father. Together with Akshay Kumar, such famous actors as Shilpa Shetti, Mahima Chaudhari, Sunil Shetti, Parmit Sethi, Sharmila Tagor, Sushma Seth, Manjit Kullar, Niraj Thief, Nilofar and others played in the film.
- The comedy "Woe-Extortion" directed by Priyadarshan tells the story of young guys living in a rented apartment. But once their peace is disturbed by a call: an unfamiliar voice demands a ransom for the kidnapped girl, the granddaughter of a famous local millionaire. The guys decide to earn extra money ... Brilliantly played their comedic roles Paresh Raval, Sunil Shetti and Akshay Kumar. All the comedy films where this trinity was later “seen” made a splash.
The role of the villain
Stepping aside from the usual role, the actor decided to try himself on the other hand, playing the villain in the film of the Burmavall brothers “The insidious stranger”. According to the script, the newlyweds Priya and Raj go on a honeymoon. In Switzerland, they meet a cute couple - Sonia and Wimcram. It Wimcram offers to spend a joint holiday on the island of Mauritius. But once he got there, Raj was incredibly surprised by the subsequent offer to exchange wives for the night.
Dramatic films featuring Akshar Kumar
In principle, most Indian films starring Akshay Kumar and his wife, the equally famous actress Twinkle Khanna, are dramas. After all, this genre is mainly inherent in Indian cinema. The most outstanding works, according to film critics, are The Dangerous Game, The Race Against the Time, The Incorrect, and The Ties of Love. These films were released in 2007-2008 and became hits.
If not cinema, then ...
In addition to acting, Akshay Kumar is also engaged in producing activities. He made his debut in this role in 2008, during the filming of the movie "King Singh." Today, the owner of Hari Om Productions is Akshay Kumar. All films shot here take first place at the box office. The actor was also the host of Fear Factor: a show called Fear Factor - Khatron Khe Khiladi made its debut in 2008 and enjoyed success for a long time.
Personal life of Akshay Kumar
For a long time, Akshay Kumar was the enviable and coveted bridegroom of India. Successful, beautiful and promising, he allowed himself to meet with many women. The most turbulent novels that did not leave the newspaper pages were with Rekha, Shilpa Shetti, Ravina Tandon, Puja Batron and Priyanka Chopra. In January 2001, Akshay Kumar and actress Twinkle Khanne played a magnificent wedding. Today, the family is booming. Akshay Kumar and his wife are already twice parents: in September 2002, their son Arav was born, and in September 2012 a daughter Nitara appeared. The actor “engraved” the names of the woman who presented Kumara with two heirs and children, making tattoos on her back and shoulders. Thus, he shows that family is in the foreground for him. And all the novels attributed to him by the yellow press are nothing more than fiction.