"My dream was a small, cosy flat. Now I have a four-bedroom apartment. My dream was to drive a Premier Padmini. I own a Mitsubishi Pajero now."

Born as Rajiv Bhatia on September 9, 1967, academics were never this lanky Virgo’s strong point.

After entering the film industry, he changed his name to Akshay Kumar, hoping his new name would bring him fame and prosperity.

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