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Akshay Kumar: Rare images of the actor

Last updated on - Sep 9, 2018, 10:26 IST

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Akshay Kumar bonds with his little co-stars from 'Kesari'

Akshay Kumar is currently shooting for the film ‘Kesari’ and has even gone bald to avoid a sweaty scalp while sporting that heavy turban for his look in the film.

Whilst still basking in the success of his recently released film ‘PadMan’, Akshay has immersed himself into the preparations of 'Kesari' where he'll be portraying a Sikh avatar. The actor on Thursday took to Twitter and shared a cute picture from the sets while bonding with his little co-stars and captioned it, “Innocent smiles galore on set today. Shooting with these lovely children playing Afghani kids in #Kesari based on the Battle Of Saragarhi, one of the bravest battles fought in India.”

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Akshay Kumar: Rare images of the actor

He is tall, handsome and extremely meticulous when it comes to his work. Known as the Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has displayed his versatility in acting by essaying a variety of roles from the action-hero, to romantic-lead, while also starring in a string of comedy flicks. Today, he is one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood. Akshay has surely come a long way from being the macho man to the suave professional he is today. Let’s take a look at few unseen pictures of the actor.

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Like father like daughter

This picture from the archives is proof that Akshay’s daughter Nitara is a carbon-copy of the actor. With the ponytail and the mischievous eyes, Akshay's picture from back in the day sees him share an uncanny resemblance with his daughter. Who would’ve imagined the robust action-hero to look this cute? In what looks like a picture taken at the studio, Akshay is seen sitting on a tiny chair, holding a little badminton racket in his hand.

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When a young Akshay shared the frame with Dara Singh

Akshay Kumar has always been a great admirer of late wrestler/actor Dara Singh. In fact, Akshay's father Hari Om Bhatia and the wrestling champ were acquaintances. In this picture, we see a shy and lanky Akshay posing for the camera with the veteran. Incidentally, just like the yesteryear actor, Akshay too did a film titled 'Rustom', for which he received the Best Actor National Award in 2017.

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Modelling days

He might not have been the quintessential desi hero, but Akshay Kumar sure won over a million fans with his charm. The above picture which looks like one from his modelling days will take you on a nostalgia trip. Those long locks covering the forehead, the leather jacket, and the policeman hat were a trademark of the 90s.

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Akshay’s steamy photo-shoot with then girlfriend, now wife Twinkle Khanna

If he is chalk, she is cheese. If he makes diplomatic statements, she is a motor-mouth. Well, as the saying goes, opposites attract and who better than Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna to prove that. The duo met on the sets of 'International Khiladi'(1999) and fell for each other. After dating for about two years, they tied the knot in 2001. This old picture from their pre-marriage days speaks enough about their sizzling chemistry, don't you agree?

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The ‘Khiladi’ and ‘Anari’ caught in a candid conversation

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, once considered as a dynamic duo on-screen, have delivered hits like ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’, ‘Tu Chor Main Sipahi’ and ‘Tashan’. Well, you can clearly see them take their on-screen camaraderie off-screen as well in this picture. Sporting the famous 90s’ hairdo, Akshay and Saif are seen engaging in a conversation. What’s more? Their teenage sons Aarav Kumar and Ibrahim Ali Khan have also been spotted hanging out together in the recent past.

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Ranveer Singh’s fanboy moment with his idol Akshay Kumar

Ranveer Singh, in one of his interviews, gushed about how he had idolised Akshay Kumar while growing up and how meeting the latter as a kid, changed his life. On the left is a picture of a chubby, young Ranveer with the Khiladi on the sets of his film 'Keemat' (1998). Akshay had apparently also complimented Ranveer on his then quirky hairstyle. Jumping to the second picture you can see the two handsome men sharing the stage and a hearty laugh together. Isn't this a dream-come-true for any fan?

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Unseen picture of Akshay Kumar with Ajay Devgn

It is purely coincidental that two of the biggest names in Bollywood today, made their debut in the same year – 1991, and despite the twenty-five odd years they have been part of the industry, their stature has only grown to towering proportions. Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn were first seen in ‘Suhaag’ (1994), where Akshay played the jovial guy while Ajay played an intense hero. The movie was a surprise hit. This was Akshay's initial attempt at comedy. Later, the two also did ‘Khakee’ together. Here’s a picture of the duo from their heydays. Won’t it be great to see them team up again?

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When Akshay posed with the Miss Universe (2000) and Miss World (2000)

While Akshay Kumar has worked with many heroines in a career spanning more than 25 years, he shared a special chemistry with two actresses, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta. Incidentally, the two leading ladies won the title of ‘Miss World’ and ‘Miss Universe’ respectively in 2000. Not just that, they both had their first successful film titled ‘Andaz’ opposite Akshay. Here’s a throwback picture of the trio posing for the shutterbugs.

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Akshay Kumar: Rare images of the actor

Akshay Kumar bonds with his little co-stars from 'Kesari'

Akshay Kumar: Rare images of the actor

Like father like daughter

When a young Akshay shared the frame with Dara Singh

Modelling days

Akshay’s steamy photo-shoot with then girlfriend, now wife Twinkle Khanna

The ‘Khiladi’ and ‘Anari’ caught in a candid conversation

Ranveer Singh’s fanboy moment with his idol Akshay Kumar

Unseen picture of Akshay Kumar with Ajay Devgn

When Akshay posed with the Miss Universe (2000) and Miss World (2000)

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