Career
He studied martial arts in Hong Kong and soon decided to pursue an acting career in the Bollywood film industry. His first Bollywood film was Saugandh in 1991.
His first major hit was the 1992 film Khiladi. After this he often did many action films which were successful particularly the films with Khiladi in the title such as Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1993) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996). He has also had success in romantic films such as Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dhadkan (2000) and Andaaz (2003).
In 2000 he starred in the hit comedy film Hera Pheri. After its success, he starred in many successful comedy films which include Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Garam Masala (2005).
Apart from his action, comedy and romantic roles he also displayed a flair for serious dramatic roles in films such as Ek Rishta (2001), Bewafaa (2005) and Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005).
In June 2006, his starred in a sequel to his hit film Hera Pheri titled Phir Hera Pheri which was also been very successful at the box office. In October that same year he starred in Jaan-E-Mann which did do as well as expected at the box office but he has got positive reviews for his performance. In December he starred in another comedy titled Bhagam Bhag opposite another comedy veteran Govinda which has done moderately well at the box office.
He is also a brand ambassador for products and has toured with stage shows, doing singing and dancing. He led the Heat 2006 world tour which also had Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Celina Jaitley.
Personal life
He has been romantically linked to a few of his female co-stars such as Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty.
After being engaged to actress Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, they finally married in January 14, 2001. Their son named Araav was born in September 15, 2002.
Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards
1993 - winner, Best Actor for Yeh Dillagi
2002 - Winner, Best Villain for Ajnabee
2004 - Nominated, Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Khakee
2004 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005 - Winner, Best Comedian for Garam Masala
IIFA Awards
2002 - Winner, Best Villain for Ajnabee
2005 - Winner, Best Comedian for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Zee Cine Awards
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005 - Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against Time
Star Screen Awards
2006 - Winner, Best Editor Award for Garam Masala & Deewane Huye Pagal
2006 - Nominated, Best Comedian for Garam Masala (He requested that his name be removed from the nominee list, which was done.)
Stardust Awards
2002 - Winner, Best Performance in a Negative Role for Ajnabee
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2006 - Winner, Actor of The Year Award for Garam Masala
2006 - Nominated, Star of the Year for Waqt: The Race Against Time
Global Indian Film Awards
2005 - Winner, Best Actor in Supporting Role - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Apsara Academy Awards
2005 - Nominated, Best Actor in A Supporting Role for Khakee
2006 - Nominated, Best Actor for Waqt: The Race Against Time
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes
1991 Saugandh Shiva
1992 Dancer Raja
Mr. Bond Mr. Bond
Khiladi Raj Malhotra
Deedar Anand Malhotra
1993 Ashaant Vijay
Dil Ki Baazi Vijay
Kayda Kanoon Daud
Waqt Hamara Hai Vikas Sabkuchwala
Sainik Suraj Dutt
1994 Elaan Vishal Chaudhry
Yeh Dillagi Vijay Saigal Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Jai Kishen Jai Verma/Kishen
Mohra Amar Saxena
Main Khiladi Tu Anari Karan Joglekar
Ikke Pe Ikka Rajiv
Amaanat Amar
Suhaag Raj
Nazar Ke Samne Jai Kumar
Zakhmi Dil Jaidev Anand
Zaalim Ravi
Hum Hain Bemisaal Vijay Sinha
1995 Paandav Vijay
Maidan-E-Jung Karan
Sabse Bada Khiladi Vijay Kumar/Lallu
1996 Tu Chor Main Sipahi Amar Varma
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi Akshay Malhotra
Sapoot Prem
1997 Lahoo Ke Do Rang Sikandar Davai
Insaaf: The Final Justice Vikram
Daava Arjun
Tarazu Inspector Ram Yadav
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Raja
Dil To Pagal Hai Ajay
Aflatoon Rocky/Raja
1998 Keemat: They Are Back Dev
Angaaray Amar
Barood Jai Sharma
1999 Aarzoo Vijay Khanna
International Khiladi Rahul "Devraj"
Zulmi Raj
Sangharsh Professor Aman Varma
Jaanwar Badshah/Babu Lohaar
2000 Hera Pheri Raju
Dhadkan Ram
Khiladi 420 Dev Kumar/Anand Kumar
2001 Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Ajay Kapoor
Ajnabee Vikram Bajaj Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award
2002 Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Raj Malhotra
Aankhen Vishwas Prajapati
Awara Paagal Deewana Guru Gulab Khatri
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Atul tutul carpool
2003 Talaash: The Hunt Begins... Arjun
Andaaz Raj Malhotra
2004 Ghar Grihasti Special appearance
Khakee Sr. Inspector Shekhar Verma Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Police Force: An Inside Story Vijay Singh
Aan: Men at Work DCP Hari Om Patnaik
Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin Inspector Ajay
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Arun "Sunny" Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
Nominated, Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Hatya: The Murder Ravi
Aitraaz Raj Malhotra
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Major Rajeev
2005 Insan Amjad
Bewafaa Raja
Waqt: The Race Against Time Aditiya Thakur
Garam Masala Makrand "Mac" Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award
Deewane Huye Paagal Rocky Hiranandani
Dosti: Friends Forever Raj Malhotra
2006 Family - Ties of Blood Shekhar Bhatia
Mere Jeevan Saathi Vicky
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Aditiya Malhotra
Phir Hera Pheri Raju
Jaan-E-Mann Agastya Rao "Champu"
Bhagam Bhag Bunty
2007 Namastey London Arjun Singh Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Heyy Babyy Arush Mehra
Bhool Bhulaiyaa Dr. Aditiya Shrivastav
Om Shanti Om Himself Special appearance
Welcome Rajiv Saini
2008 Tashan Bachchan Pande
Singh Is Kinng Happy Singh Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Nominated, Asian Film Award for Best Actor
Jumbo Jumbo (voice) Voice over for first animated film
2009 Chandni Chowk to China Sidhu Sharma
8 X 10 Tasveer Jai Puri/Jeet
Kambakkht Ishq Viraj Shergill
Blue Aarav
De Dana Dan Nitin Bankar
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