Aarav Kumar Bhatia
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| Born | September 15, 2002 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Martial artist |
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Aarav Kumar Bhatia (born September 15, 2002) is an Indian student and martial artist, widely recognized as the son of Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna.[1] Despite his family's prominence in the film industry, Aarav has chosen to pursue his own path, focusing on education and personal interests outside of cinema.[2]
Early Life and Family
Aarav was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, into a family deeply rooted in the Indian film industry. His father, Akshay Kumar, is a renowned actor and martial artist, while his mother, Twinkle Khanna, is an actress-turned-author. He is the grandson of legendary actors Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. Aarav has a younger sister, Nitara Kumar Bhatia.[3]
Education
Aarav began his education at École Mondiale World School in Juhu, Mumbai. He later attended the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) in Tampines, Singapore. Currently, he is pursuing higher studies in London, focusing on fashion design. His father, Akshay Kumar, has mentioned that Aarav is keen on establishing a career in fashion design and prefers to achieve this independently, without leveraging his family's industry connections.[4]
Martial Arts and Achievements
Following in his father's footsteps, Aarav developed an interest in martial arts from a young age.[5] He began training at the age of four and has earned black belts in Okinawa, Kudo, and Goju Ryu Karate.[6] Additionally, he secured a gold medal in the National Championship of Judo. At the age of seven, Aarav was honored with the "Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by a Child" award for sponsoring a village under the 'Light a Billion Lives' campaign.[7][8]
Personal Interests and Public Appearances
Aarav maintains a relatively private life, focusing on his studies and personal interests. He has a passion for cooking and has undertaken culinary training in London.[9]
In 2016, during the International Fleet Review, a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi playfully pulling Aarav's ear garnered media attention, highlighting Aarav's presence at significant public events.[10]
References
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Kumar makes rare appearance with a mystery girl at Huma Qureshi's party". Moneycontrol. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Meet Akshay Kumar's son Aarav, who left home at 15, uses second-hand clothes". The Economic Times. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Bhatia left home at 15, now he does his own laundry, is a gold medalist in judo". The Times of India. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Bhatia makes rare public appearance". Filmfare. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Kumar the next eye candy after Ibrahim? Netizens compare him to Elvis Presley". India Forums. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Bhatia becomes internet's new favourite; netizens feel Rajesh Khanna is back". Times Now. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Meet Akshay Kumar's son, Aarav Bhatia". BollywoodShaadis. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Meet Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's son Aarav, who left home at 15, does his laundry, uses second-hand clothes". India.com. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Who is the mystery girl spotted with Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Bhatia at Huma Qureshi's Eid bash?". News18. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar's son Aarav Bhatia makes rare appearance at Huma Qureshi's Eid bash". Hindustan Times. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.