*Actor in the Spotlight - Akshay Kumar*

Akshay was born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia in Amritsar. His father was a government worker.

Akki' first car was a Fiat. Today, the owner of a Porsche, Bentley and Merc, prefers to commute in his Honda CRV. Earlier, he used to drive around with son Aarav in a Zen, which had a 'Baby on Board' sticker.

He loves a tan-colour belt which has the word 'Lust' inscribed on it. He wears it every day!

Once in Milan, he bought a locket for Twinkle, in which he lovingly placed a note. It read: "This is to lock you with me forever".

The actor, who is on a blood-group diet,complains, "I earn so much, but still cannot eat!" His day starts with two glasses of warm water.

Akki used to earn Rs 4,000 a month teaching martial arts in Bombay after returning from Bangkok where he was a waiter.

The not-too fashion conscious star's funda is: When in doubt, wear blue jeans and a white shirt!

A number of handbags his ma-in-law Dimple Kapadia flaunts are gifted by him.

He visits the Four Bungalows Gurdwara whenever he is in Mumbai.

Though he made his debut in Deedar, Akshay's first film appearance was in Aaj, where he played a martial arts instructor for five seconds!

Akshay has turned his old house into a gym. Two floors are dedicated to Parkour, an exercise he and Aarav train in.

Once in Australia, the fitness freak walked up and down an 80-storey building because he could not hit the gym!

Akshay does not prefer to read books. However, his book is releasing soon.

He's crazy about sushi. Also loves gulab jamuns and jalebis dipped in milk.

He used to jog at 4 a.m on Mumbai roads to avoid being mobbed.