Akash Khurana

Akash Khurana

Actor, Screenwriter, Director, Theatre Artist, Entrepreneur

Indian Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Screenwriter, Director, Theatre Artist, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth1952
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAkash Khurana
Other NameDr. Khurana
Famous ForPortraying the roles of 'father' in Hindi TV serials and movies

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 7”
Weight89 kg
Eye ColorAmber
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper (Semi- Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Francis De'Sales High School, Nagpur, Maharashtra
College/Institutes
  • National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
  • XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
  • Delhi University
  • Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
DegreeDegree in Mechanical Engineering
Post GraduatePost Graduate in Business Management
Masters
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Master of Arts degree in English Literature

Personal Life

HometownNagpur, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
ResidenceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseMeera Khurana
Children
Sons
  • Akarsh Khurana (Elder- Director)
  • Adhaar Khurana (Younger)
DaughterNot Known
Parents
FatherNames Not Known
MotherNames Not Known

Career

Debut
Film (Actor)Kalyug (1981)
TV (Actor)Satyajit Ray Presents (1986)
TV (Screenwriter)Swayam (1990)
TV (Director)Front Page (1993)
Award'Nandi Award' for playing the lead in the Telugu film 'Dr. Ambedkar'
Notable Films (Actor)
  • Baazigar (1993)
  • Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
  • Sarfarosh (1999)
  • Raja Hindustani (1996)
  • Taal (1999)
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
  • Ardhya Satya
  • Saaransh
  • Kabza
  • Jurm
  • Saudagar
  • Diljale
  • Jaan
  • Barfi!
Notable Films (Writer)
  • Baazigar (1993)
  • The River of Love (2021)
  • Aakrosh (2010)
  • Black & White (2008)
  • Karam (2005)
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
  • Aashiqui
  • Kartoos
  • Yeh Aashiqui Meri
  • Betaabi
  • Itihaas
Notable TV Shows (Actor)
  • Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023)
  • The Broken News (2022)
  • Mai (2022)
  • Jugaadistan (2022)
  • Aarya (2021)
  • Paatal Lok (2020)
  • Leila (2019)
  • 24: India (2016)
  • Saara Jahan Hamara
  • Guftagu
  • Rishtey
  • Kuch Ret Kuch Pani
Notable TV Shows (Director)
  • Dehleez (2006)
  • Ek Thhi Naayka (2013)

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • Pav Bhaji
  • Aloo Puri
Favourite Actors
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Rishi Kapoor
Favourite ActressRekha
Favourite DestinationKochi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He had an eight-year stint at Tata Motors and also worked in the hospitality sector before joining the entertainment industry.
2. He is a co-founder of Nimbus Communications, an esteemed company in sports, media, and entertainment.
3. He has been part of over 30 theatre plays alongside respected figures such as Satyadev Dubey and Naseeruddin Shah.
4. With a career spanning more than 60 Hindi films and popular TV serials, he has made a mark in the industry.
5. He is the talented mind behind 20+ screenplays, including notable works like 'Aashiqui' and 'Baazigar'.
6. He conducts workshops covering acting, screenwriting, and filmmaking to share his expertise.
7. He served as a spokesperson representing the media and entertainment sector.
8. In his leisure time, he finds joy in playing musical instruments like drums and piano.
9. He started his career in the advertising industry in 1974.
10. He is also a theater actor and has acted in plays such as The Perfect Husband (2012), Aseem in Search of His Vanishing Act (2013), and Agnes of God (2014).
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