8 Unknown Facts About Akshay Kumar

1. Real Name

Akshay Kumar's original name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. He adopted the stage name Akshay Kumar upon entering the film industry. White Scribbled Underline

2. Taekwondo Expert

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3. Known as 'Khiladi Kumar'

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4. Action Star

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5. Early Life

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6. Overcoming Failures

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7. First Movie

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8. Highest-Paid celebrity

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