Akshay Laxman

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Akshay Laxman
Born13 April 1990
NationalityIndian
Alma materTilak College, Vashi
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Akshay Laxman (born 13 April 1990), is an Indian stage magician and mentalist. [1] Winner of an episode of the talent show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega on Sony Entertainment Television in the year 2014.

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Early life and education

Akshay was born in Navi Mumbai, India. He attended the Fr. Agnel School in Vashi and completed bachelor's degree in mass media and psychology from the Tilak College from Vashi. [2]

Career

Akshay was inspired by the illusionist David Copperfield at the age of five. [3] He first performed in a stage show in 2003. He gained attention in 2011 after he performed magic shows in Carnival Cruise Line. [4] Akshay's career got a breakthrough after performing in the India's Got Talent. [5] Later, he performed a magic show for Aamir Khan and his family. [6] Akshay is also known for appearing in shows such as Entertainment Ke Liye. [6]

Television

YearTitleChannelNotesRef.
2008Magic Hai Hindustani Aaj Tak Hidden Camera Prank Show
2008Hole In The Wall Pogo Magicians Special
2013 Masterchef INDIA Star Plus Cameo
2013 India’s Got Talent Colors Contestant
2014 Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Sony TV Episode Winner
2015 –2019 Big Celebrity Challenge Zee Telugu Guest Performer
2019 Satyameva Jayate ABP Majha Guest Performer with Shah Rukh Khan
2021 Dance Deewane Colors Guest Performer with Nora Fatehi

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