Akshay Anand | |
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Born | John Gardner Delhi, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1985–present |
Spouse | Roma Gardner |
John Gardner, known professionally as Akshay Anand is an Indian actor who appears mainly in Hindi films and television. [1] [2]
Anand was born as John Gardner and he assumed the name Akshay inspired by his character in his television debut Indradhanush . The name Anand had been given to him by his mentor, actor and director Dev Anand, during his association with Dev Anand while filming Hum Naujawan . He studied economics at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai before getting into acting. [3]
His television debut was made in 1989 with the 13-episode TV series Indradhanush [ citation needed ] which was based on time travel.
He also mentors at his acting academy, Akshay Anand Acting Academy. [4] He is also active as producer and director for various web series under the banner Akshay Anand Academy Production.
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Hum Naujawan | Johnny Gardner | Uncredited |
1991 | Do Pal | ||
1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | ||
1993 | Pyaar Ka Tarana | ||
1996 | Hahakaar | Rakesh | |
1996 | Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Govindram Dinanath Vijaykumar Shastri | |
1996 | Spotboy | ||
1996 | Indraprastham | Kiran Verma | Malayalam film |
1997 | Tamanna | Jugal Chopra | |
1997 | Daava | Suraj | |
1997 | Abhaas | ||
1997 | America America | Shashank | Kannada film |
1998 | Zakhm | Anand | |
1998 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | David Rathod / Jo Jo Vaswani | |
1998 | Ghulam | Harihar Mafatlal | |
2000 | Aaghaaz | Harish Patel | |
2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Ram Prasad Bismil | |
2004 | Agnipankh | Flight Engineer [5] | |
2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | Raj Chaudhry | |
2011 | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl | Raina's colleague | |
2012 | Student Of The Year | Dharmraj Singh | |
2018 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Ajay Suryavanshi | |
2019 | Cabaret | Victor (Roza's manager) | |
2020 | Sadak 2 | John | |
2024 | A Wedding Story | ||
2025 | Azaad | Biru |
Year | Serial | Role |
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1989 | Indradhanush | Balachandran "Bala" Krishnamurthy |
1995-2001 | Aahat | |
1997–1998 | Chattaan | Ajay Raj |
1998 | Teacher | Jatin |
1997–1998 | Saturday Suspense | Arvind Khanna (Episode 1) |
Inspector Avinash (Episode 9) | ||
Inspector Avinash (Episode 36) | ||
Inspector Avinash (Episode 58) | ||
1997–1999 | Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai | |
1999 | Gubbare | |
Zee Horror Show | ||
Rishtey | Anand (Episode 52) | |
Sameer (Episode 55) | ||
Avinash (Episode 79) | ||
Suspense Hour | Abhishek (Abhi) Upadhyay (Episode 1) | |
Rahul Verma (Episode 12) | ||
2000–2001 | Saamne Wali Khidki | Amit |
2000–2001 | Choodiyan | Meghna's Lover |
2001–2002 | Choti Maa - Ek Anokha Bandhan | Raghu |
2002–2003 | Achanak 37 Saal Baad | Rahul's Father |
2002–2006 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Anil Shourey |
2004 | Krishna Arjun | Raj Malhotra / Aseem Bose (Episode 98 & Episode 99) |
Raat Hone Ko Hai | Anil (Episode 13 – Episode 16) | |
2004–2005 | Chi and Me [6] | Rahul Saxena |
Baal Baal Bacche | Akshay | |
2005 | Kehta Hai Dil | S.P. Adityapratap Singh |
2005–2006 | Kkavyanjali | Aman Kapoor |
2005–2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Brijesh Singh |
2006-2007 | Dil Se Door Dil Ke Paas | Pranav |
2007 | Viraasat | Rohan Lamba |
2007–2009 | Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Vikram Kapoor |
2008 | Neelanjana | Rohit |
2009 | Basera | Aatish |
2010–2011 | Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha | Amar |
2011 | Behenein | Jay Mehta |
2011–2012 | Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga | Mr. Poddar |
2012–2013 | Suvreen Guggal - Topper Of The Year | Baldev Guggal [7] |
2014–2015 | Balika Vadhu | Anup Shekhar |
2015–2016 | Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani | Kunwar Chandravardhan Singh Deo[ citation needed ] |
2017 | Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka? | Advocate Viren Asthana |
Saam Daam Dand Bhed | Prabhat Namdhari | |
2020–2021 | Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2 | Devraj Malhotra |
2022 | Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul | Sultan Shah Zuhaid |
2023 | Vanshaj | Premraj "Prem" Mahajan |
2024 | Jubilee Talkies | |
2024–2025 | Megha Barsenge | Surinder Khurana |
2025 | Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan | |