Akshay Kumar turns 41

Mumbai, Sep 9: From being Bollywood's original action hero, to playing the comic role, this Khiladi has done it all. Yet only one thing remains true that Akshay Kumar is a hit formula at the box office.

The Khiladi of Khiladis, Akshay Kumar, today turns 41. It has been one roller coaster ride in Bollywood for Akshay Kumar.

He started as a chef in Bangkok, before he tried his luck in the Bollywood industry.

It was a journey even more remarkable as he had no filmy connections, no relations in the industry and no godfather.

Like many popular actors, Akshay's initial films failed at the box office but since Khiladi in 1992 there has been no looking back for him.

With a slew of hits since 2007, he now stands in close competition with Shah Rukh Khan. His 'Singh is Kinng' this year had the biggest opening for an Indian film ever.

Akki has delivered five consecutive hits. After 18 years of his journey in Bollywood, success just keeps pouring in for this 'King' of Bollywood.