Akshay Kumar Wiki Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor who mainly works in Bollywood ( Hindi Cinema ) . He is one of the highest paid actors of Bollywood started his Bollywood career with a short role in Mahesh Bhatt directed movie Aaj (1987) as a karate instructor . Saugandh (1991) was his first role as a leading actor . Khiladi (1992) directed by Abbas-Mustan was his first commercial success and also first installment of Khiladi Series after that he has acted in more than 100 Hindi movies till date. In his early days he was known as action hero for his role in Mohra (1994) , Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Suhaag ( 1994 ). Biography & Personal Information Real