Akshay Anand
Akshay Anand, born John Fitzgerald Gardner in Delhi, India, is an Indian actor, writer, director, and content creator with a career spanning over three decades in film and television. Discovered and mentored by legendary filmmaker Dev Anand, he made his film debut with a cameo in Hum Naujawan (1985), a project that also introduced actress Tabu. He gained early recognition in television with the Doordarshan series Indradhanush, which featured notable names such as Girish Karnad, Ashutosh Gowariker, Karan Johar, and Urmila Matondkar. Around this time, he was offered his first Hindi feature film, Do Pal, by Ravi Rai, marking the formal adoption of his screen name, Akshay Anand, in honor of his mentor.
Over the years, Anand has built a diverse portfolio in Indian entertainment, appearing in numerous successful films and television series across genres. He seamlessly transitioned into behind-the-camera roles, including writing, producing, and directing for both theatrical releases and OTT platforms. His work reflects a blend of artistic versatility and commitment to storytelling, earning him recognition as both a performer and a creative force in the industry. Bridging classical cinema influences with contemporary media, he continues to contribute to Indian film and television while mentoring emerging talent and exploring new narrative forms.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
| Known For | Acting |
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| Most Rating | 0.5265 |
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| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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1999
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
8/2
Raju moves to Mumbai with the hope of becoming a successful businessman, but after arriving in the big city, he finds himself robbed, jailed and unemp...
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Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
2011
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl
6/81
A smooth and charming conman, Ricky Bahl, cons girls for a living but finally meets his match is this fun-filled "ROM-CON."
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Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl
2023
The Receptionist
0/0
A hotel receptionist and a flamboyant married businessman start having an illicit affair which ends abruptly. Things take an unexpected turn when she...
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The Receptionist
1996
Indraprastham
5.3/2
Chitra Narayan, a political journalist with Observer Daily in Delhi, is in love with Kiran Verma, a budding actor. She intrudes into the illegal affai...
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Indraprastham
1995
America America
0/0
America America movie is about three friends: Soorya (Ramesh Aravind), Shashank (Akshay Anand) and Bhoomi (Hema). After finishing their undergraduate...
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America America
2018
Jaane kyun de yaaron
0/0
Two boys with the dreams to change their ordinary lives change the entire corruption system as they take a stand against police brutality with the lit...
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Jaane kyun de yaaron
2000
Witness
0/0
An aimless man who turns his life around after meeting a woman whose lover has disappeared. Things take an unforeseen turn when the lover returns.
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Witness
2024
A Wedding Story
4/1
A happy marriage that soon turns into a nightmare as ominous occurrences begin to haunt the bride and groom families.
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A Wedding Story
2004
Uuf Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai
0/0
Pari and Yash fall in love with each other. However, her family strongly disapproves of her relationship with Yash. Yuvraj, Pari's childhood friend, a...
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Uuf Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai
1997
Daava
4.5/2
Arjun is police officer and he has two stepbrothers, Bhishma and Suraj. Dhaman takes full advantage of this situation, and watches as the brothers go...
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Daava
1993
The Melody of Love
10/2
A rich boy Manu and a poor girl Mink are in love and want to get married.
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The Melody of Love
2012
Student Of The Year
5.801/188
Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped their lives.
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Student Of The Year
1997
Abhaas
0/0
A moment's weakness can make one guilty and destroy the person.
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Abhaas
1996
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
0/0
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Aur Ek Prem Kahani
2020
Sadak 2
4.25/8
The film follows Ravi, 29 years after the incidents of the first film. The suicidal taxi driver plans to shut shop when a young girl, Aarya, compels h...
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Sadak 2
1998
Ghulam
6.3/59
Sidharth (Aamir Khan), is a Mumbai 'Tapori' and a boxing champion. His elder brother, Jai (Rajat Kapoor) works with Raunak Singh (Sharad Saxena), who...
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Ghulam
2025
Azaad
6.7/11
In 1920s India, a young stable boy bonds with a spirited horse. Amid rebellion and tyranny, his quest to ride the majestic animal becomes a journey of...
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Azaad
1998
Tamanna
7.6/4
The year is 1975, the place is Mahim, Bombay, and this is the story of Tikku, a eunuch, the only child of yesteryear Bollywood actress Nazneen Begum,...
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Tamanna
2024
Kisko Tha Pata
0/0
The story of Kisko Tha Pata revolves around three people.
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