Net Worth: Akshay Kumar – How Much Money Does Akshay Kumar Really Have

Akshay Kumar Net Worth and Salary: Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has a net worth of $240 million. Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia (aka Akshay Kumar) was born on September 9, 1967 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He has directed over a hundred Hindi films to date – over 125 films in total. He has also been nominated multiple times for the Filmfare Award. In the early stages of his career, he appeared primarily in action films, best known for his appearances in feature films known as the “Khiladi series” – films such as Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Mohra (1994), Elaan (1994), Suhaag (1994), Sapoot (1996), Angaaray (1998), Keemat – They Are Back (1998) and Sangharsh (1999). He also featured in such dramatic films as Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dhadkan (2000), Andaaz (2003) and Namastey London (2007), Waqt a Name: A Race Against Time (2005) and Patiala House (2011). His comedic performances include such films as Hera Pheri (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Garam Masala (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Singh Is Kinng (2008). In addition to acting, Kumar has also worked as a stunt performer, often performing dangerous stunts in his own films and earning a reputation as the ‘Indian Jackie Chan’. In 2008, Kumar made his television debut as the host of the show Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi. In 2009 he founded the production company Hari Om Entertainment. In 2008, the University of Windsor awarded Kumar an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. The following year he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. In 2011, the Asian Awards honored Akshay Kumar for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema. In 2012 he founded the production company Grazing Goats Productions. In 2014, Kumar launched a TV real estate show called Dare 2 Dance. Kumar is also the owner of the World Kabaddi League sports team Khalsa Warriors.