Birthday Special: 5 Unknown Facts About Akshay Kumar
Martial Arts Mentor
akshay kumar fronted the series
Seven Deadly Arts,
where he explored and demonstrated
martial arts forms
Humble Beginnings in Bangkok
Humble Beginnings in Bangkok
akshay kumar worked as a waiter and cook at night in Bangkok. His first salary was a modest ₹1,500
akshay kumar
worked as a waiter and cook at night in Bangkok
. His first salary was a modest
₹1,500
Honored with a Doctorate
In 2008, the University of Windsor conferred upon him an Honorary Doctorate of Law for his cinematic achievements and social contributions
Fitness First
He follows a strict lifestyle—
early dinners by 6:30 PM
and weekly
fasting from Sunday night to Tuesday morning
The Mischievous Prankster
On set, he’s notorious for
playful pranks
—from
hiding watches to offering garlic as prasad
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