10 Lesser Known Facts About Akshay Kumar You Should Know

Akshay Kumar's real name is Rajeev Hari Om Bhatia. The actor used Hari Om, his father's name as his middle name.

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Akshay Kumar is a Black Belt in Taekwondo. Akshay was interested in martial arts since childhood and began training in class VIII.

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The actor reportedly worked as a chef and waiter in Bangkok. Akshay returned to India to give a shot in modelling and taught martial arts to make his ends meet initially.

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Akshay also hosted a martial arts documentary titled 'Seven Deadly Arts with Akshay Kumar' for National Geographic Channel.

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Akshay is a disciplinary in life and wakes up at 5 AM. He reportedly begins with his work and interviews at 6 AM

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Akki auditioned for Deepak Tijori’s role in the 1992 film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander’, but was rejected

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In 2008, the University of Windsor conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Akshay Kumar in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema.

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When Akshay Kumar featured on Anupam Kher's talk show on TV, he shared his 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai Moment' with the viewers

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