| Akshay Kumar does not smoke or drink alcohol. |
| He was born in Amritsar to a Punjabi family, raised in Old Delhi, and later shifted to Koliwada in Mumbai. |
| Interested in acting and martial arts since childhood, he began training in class 8. |
| His father had an acquaintance with Dara Singh. |
| Before entering the film industry, he learned Muay Thai in Bangkok and holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo. |
| To earn a living, he worked as a waiter in Bangkok, starting with an initial salary of ₹1,500. |
| Upon returning to Mumbai, he worked as a peon for a travel organization and taught martial arts. |
| Initially a waiter, he transitioned to modeling after being recommended by a student. |
| Upon finding success, he changed his name from Rajeev Om Bhatia to Akshay Kumar. |
| His portfolio shoot, now owned by him, took place in his Juhu Bangalow. |
| His film debut was a 17-second performance as a Karate Instructor in 'Aaj' in 1987. |
| While initially considered for 'Phool Aur Kaante,' he was replaced by Ajay Devgn due to financial demands. |
| Deedar was his first signed film, while Saugandh was his first release. |
| During the filming of 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi,' he lifted Brian Lee and suffered back pain, leading to hospitalization. |
| His comic role in 'Hera Pheri' gained immense popularity after a series of flops. |
| He met his wife Twinkle Khanna, daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, through mutual engagements. |
| Aside from acting, he has hosted various TV shows and played double roles in several movies. |
| He also sang a Punjabi devotional song, donating the album proceeds to train bombing victims. |
| In 2008, he received an Honorary Doctorate and was named among 'The Sexiest Man Alive.' |
| In the film 'OMG: Oh My God,' the bike he rode was worth 1 million rupees. |
| Despite critical acclaim for his role in 'Gabbar Is Back,' his daughter disapproved of his long beard. |
| He cherishes the 'firsts' in his life, maintaining his first car, motorcycle, and home. |
| Popularly known as 'Khiladi Kumar,' he acted in 8 films with 'Khiladi' in the title. |
| An avid fitness enthusiast, he engages in various sports and workouts. |
| His co-star Lara Dutta noted his struggle with dialogues on an episode of Koffee with Karan. |
| His portrayal in 'Rustom' based on real events was well-received. |
| He is dubbed 'New-Age Manoj Kumar' for his performances in certain films. |
| A bit superstitious, he never writes on a page without an 'Om.' |
| He has played a police officer in 15 films and shares a birthday with Raj Kundra. |
| For his role in 'Airlift,' he learned Arabic to portray a Kuwait-based businessman. |
| He has acted in films promoting social awareness and reforming societal taboos. |
| In 2019, he ranked 4th on Forbes's highest-paid actor list, earning $65 million. |
| During an Instagram live session, he discussed the benefits of drinking cow urine. |
| The Uttarakhand government appointed him as the state's 'Brand Ambassador' in 2022. |
| According to actor Payal Ghosh, Akshay Kumar once expressed interest in her. |
