Akshay Kumar Birthday: Do you know actor had worked as chef, waiter? Know more facts

Akshay Kumar turned 54 today; let's find out a few exciting facts about the actor; read on.

Akshay Kumar is the original Khiladi of Bollywood. The actor is known for his commercial and well-crafted roles in Hindi cinema and he enjoys a massive fan following. The actor's mother, Aruna Bhatia, recently passed away, and the actor is in a deep state of shock. On his special day, let's find out some facts about the actor.

Akshay Kumar's real name is Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia. He changed his name before coming to Bollywood. Akshay Kumar was born in Amritsar, but he shifted to Mumbai with his family after some time.

Akshay studied at Don Bosco School in Mumbai, and he had a group of 10 friends in school called the 'Bloody Ten'.

Akshay Kumar is a fitness enthusiast. He has a black belt in taekwondo. He has also learned Mue Thai in Thailand before entering Bollywood films.

Akshay has also worked as a chef and a waiter in Bangkok before joining Bollywood. Akshay Kumar stepped into Bollywood with the film Saugandh in 1991 and became super famous after his movie.

Akshay Kumar reportedly won't celebrate his birthday as his mother passed away a day before his special day.