List of awards and nominations received by Akshay Kumar
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Akshay Kumar (born 9 September 1967) is an Indian actor, film producer and television personality who works in Hindi-language films.[1] He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2016 for his performance in Rustom (2016). He has been nominated for the Filmfare Awards several times, winning it two times. In 2008, he won the Screen Award for Best Actor (Popular Choice) for his performance in Singh Is Kinng and in 2009, he was nominated for Asian Film Award for Best Actor. In 2008, 2011, and 2013, he won the Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Male.
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Nominations48
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In 2008, the University of Windsor conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Kumar in recognition of his contribution to the cinema of India. The following year he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. In 2011, The Asian Awards honoured Kumar for his achievement in Indian cinema.[2][3]
In 2025, Kumar received the Most Stylish Mega Performer of the Year award at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards,[4] and was honoured as the Timeless Style Icon at the Hindustan Times India's Most Stylish Awards.[5]
Civilian award
- 2009 – Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India.[2]
Honorary Doctorate
- 2008 – Honorary Doctorate of Law by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada for his outstanding work in the film industry and contribution to social work.[6][7]
The Asian Awards
Asian Film Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Actor | Singh Is Kinng | Nominated | [10] |
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered by the International Film Festival of India and the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals. The awards are presented by the President of India.
| Year | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Actor | Rustom | Won |
| 2019 | Best Film on Other Social Issues | Pad Man | Won |
Filmfare Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Best Actor | Yeh Dillagi | Nominated | [11] |
| 1998 | Best Supporting Actor | Dil To Pagal Hai | Nominated | [12] |
| 2002 | Best Villain | Ajnabee | Won | [13] |
| 2005 | Best Supporting Actor | Khakee | Nominated | [14] |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated | [15] | ||
| Best Comedian | Nominated | [14] | ||
| 2006 | Garam Masala | Won | [13] | |
| 2008 | Best Actor | Namastey London | Nominated | [16] |
| 2009 | Singh Is Kinng | Nominated | [17] | |
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actor | OMG: Oh My God! | Nominated | [18] |
| 2015 | Best Actor | Holiday | Nominated | [19] |
| 2018 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Pad Man | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Kesari | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | 2.0 | Nominated | [20] |
Screen Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Supporting Actor | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated | [21] |
| 2005 | Jodi No. 1 (along with Priyanka Chopra) | Aitraaz | Nominated | [22] |
| 2009 | Best Actor (Popular Choice) | Singh Is Kinng | Won | [23] |
IIFA Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Best Actor | Dhadkan | Nominated | [24] |
| 2002 | Best Villain | Ajnabee | Won | [25] |
| 2005 | Best Comedian | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Won | [26] |
| 2006 | Garam Masala | Nominated | [27] | |
| 2008 | IIFA Special Award from the host country, Thailand | Won | [28] | |
| Best Actor | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Nominated | [29] | |
| 2009 | IIFA Star of the Decade – Male | Nominated | [30] | |
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actor | OMG: Oh My God! | Nominated | [31] |
| 2018 | Best Actor | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated | [32] |
Stardust Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Nominated | [33] |
| 2008 | Star of the Year – Male | Heyy Babyy & Namastey London | Won | [34] |
| 2009 | Singh Is Kinng | Nominated | [35] | |
| Best Film (Popular) | Won | [36] | ||
| 2010 | Best Actor – Popular (Male) | Blue | Won | [37] |
| Best Actor (Critics) | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Won | [37] | |
| Best Actor in a Comic Role | De Dana Dan | Nominated | [38] | |
| 2011 | Star of the Year – Male | Housefull and Tees Maar Khan | Won | [39] |
| Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance | Won | [39] | ||
| 2012 | Desi Boyz | Won | [40] | |
| 2013 | Best Actor – Action/Thriller | Rowdy Rathore and Khiladi 786 | Won | [41] |
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Entertaining Social Film | OMG: Oh My God! | Won | [42] |
| Complete Entertainer of the Year – Male | — | Won | [42] | |
| Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Role – Male | Rowdy Rathore | Won | [43] | |
| Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role – Male | Won | [43] | ||
| 2013 | Boss | Nominated | [44] | |
| Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Role – Male | Special 26 | Nominated | [44] | |
| BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Male | Nominated | [44] | ||
| 2020 | Most Challenging Actor | Kesari | Nominated | [45] |
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Entertainer of the Year 2007 | Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa & Welcome | Won | [46][47] |
| 2015 | Special Award | Completing 25 years in the industry | Won | [48] |
Zee Cine Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Actor – Male | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Namastey London | Nominated | [49] | |
| 2011 | Housefull | Nominated | [50] | |
| 2012 | International Male Icon | N/a | Nominated | [51] |
| 2014 | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Male | Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara | Nominated | [52] |
| 2016 | Best Actor – Male | Baby | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Airlift | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Best Actor – Male (Viewers Choice) | The State vs Jolly LL.B 2 | Won | [53] |
| Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Nominated |
Star Box Office Awards
The Star Box Office Awards are a collaboration between Star Plus and Box Office India. The Star Box Office Awards ceremony recognizes the achievements of Hindi films objectively, based on its performance at the box office.
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Box Office 1000 Crore Club Hero | Achievement in Bollywood | Won | [54] |
| Mr. Box Office | Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty | Nominated | [54] | |
| Mr. Money Bags | Nominated | [54] |
Indian Television Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Radio Mirchi Presents Best Television Personality | Won | [55] |
'Hello! Hall Of Fame' Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Stylish Couple Of The Year Award (along with Twinkle Khanna) | Won | [56] |
Star's Sabsey Favourite Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
| Year | Category | For | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil | 2.0 | Nominated | |
Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards
Other awards
- 2002 – Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor in a Villainous role for Ajnabee[61]
- 2003 – Bollywood Fashion Awards: Celebrity Style (Male)[62]
- 2006 – Best Action Actor at AXN Action Awards[63]
- 2010 – Best Action Actor in a Negative Role at AXN Action Awards for Blue[63]
- 2008 – Asia's Sexiest Man Alive[64]
- 2015 – Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards: Most Glamorous Star (Male).[65]
- 2015 – GQ Awards: Ultimate Man Of The Year award.[66]
- 2018 – GQ India Style Awards: GQ Legend award.[67]
- 2018 – Lions Gold Award Best Actor – Popular (For selfless contribution towards the nation through social message in films)[citation needed]
- 2018 – Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor Award for Pad Man.[68]
- 2019 – HT India's Most Stylish – Hottest Trendsetter (Male).[69]
- 2004 – Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievements in Bollywood.[70]
- 2009 – IIFA-FICCI Frames, "Most Powerful Entertainer of the Decade Award" for his contribution to Indian cinema.[71][72]
- 2025 – Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Award for Most Stylish All-rounder MEGA Star OF THE YEAR for his performance in Sky Force and Kesari Chapter 2.[73]
- 2025 – HT India's Most Stylish - Timeless Style Icon Award[74]
Honours and recognitions
- 2008 – Named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People (India) magazine.[75]
- 2009 – He was awarded the highest Japanese honour of "Katana" and a sixth degree Black Belt in Kuyukai Gojuryu Karate.[76]
- 2009 – He was one of the 15 international celebrities invited for the Olympics torch-bearer rally to Canada.[77]
- 2012 – He inaugurated the 43rd International Film festival of India in Goa.[78]
- 2013 – Named "Reader's Choice Style Icon".[79][80]