Akshay Kumar's love life has been a frequent topic of media coverage in Bollywood, particularly regarding his high-profile relationships in the 1990s and his long-standing marriage to Twinkle Khanna.
Marriage and Family
Akshay Kumar has been married to Twinkle Khanna since January 17, 2001. The couple had a relatively private and simple wedding ceremony. They have two children together: a son named Aarav and a daughter named Nitara. Twinkle, an author and former actress, has famously kept her maiden name, Khanna, throughout their marriage.
Past Relationships
Before settling down, Akshay was often referred to in the media as a "Casanova" due to several high-profile relationships:
* Pooja Batra: They dated before Akshay entered the film industry. Pooja was a well-known model at the time and reportedly helped him find his footing in Bollywood.
* Ayesha Jhulka: Rumors of their relationship surfaced following the massive success of their film Khiladi.
* Raveena Tandon: This was one of the most talked-about relationships of the 90s. They began dating around 1995 and were reportedly engaged at a temple before eventually parting ways.
* Shilpa Shetty: Their relationship began during the filming of Main Khiladi Tu Anari. It ended on a bitter note in 2000, with Shilpa later speaking openly about the heartbreak.
* Rekha: During the filming of Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), there were widespread rumors about their proximity, which allegedly caused tension in his relationship with Raveena Tandon at the time.
Handling Heartbreak
In a 2024 interview, Akshay shared how he dealt with his "2 or 3" major breakups before marriage. He mentioned that he would channel his anger and emotions into intense exercise and martial arts training to cope with the pain.
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