Akshay Anand

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

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Filmography

2025

Azaad
Azaad
as Biru
Movie - Released: 1/17/2025

2024

A Wedding Story
A Wedding Story
Movie - Released: 8/30/2024

2023

The Receptionist
The Receptionist
Movie - Released: 5/30/2023

2022

Alibaba: Dastaan-E-Kabul
Alibaba: Dastaan-E-Kabul
as Sultan
TV - Released: 8/22/2022

2020

Sadak 2
Sadak 2
as John
Movie - Released: 10/28/2020
Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2
Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2
as Devraj Malhotra
TV - Released: 2/10/2020

2018

Jaane kyun de yaaron
Jaane kyun de yaaron
Movie - Released: 2/16/2018

2012

Student Of The Year
Student Of The Year
as Abhimanyu's Uncle
Movie - Released: 10/19/2012

2011

Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl
Movie - Released: 12/8/2011

2004

Uuf Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai
Uuf Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai
as Raj Chaudhry
Movie - Released: 5/21/2004

2002

TV
Kehta Hai Dil
as SP Adityapratap Singh
TV - Released: 7/2/2002

2000

Witness
Witness
as Dheeraj
Movie - Released: 7/9/2000
Saamne Wali Khidki
Saamne Wali Khidki
as Amit
TV - Released: 1/1/2000

1999

Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
as David Rathod, Jo Jo Vaswani
Movie - Released: 12/10/1999

1998

Ghulam
Ghulam
as Harihar “Hari” Mafatlal
Movie - Released: 6/19/1998
Tamanna
Tamanna
Movie - Released: 4/13/1998

1997

Daava
Daava
as Suraj
Movie - Released: 7/18/1997
Abhaas
Abhaas
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Indraprastham
Indraprastham
as Kiran Verma
Movie - Released: 8/25/1996
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
as Govindram Dinanath Vijaykumar Shastri
Movie - Released: 6/21/1996

1995

America America
America America
Movie - Released: 7/18/1995

1993

The Melody of Love
The Melody of Love
Movie - Released: 9/2/1993

Unknown

TV
Sisters
as Jay Mehta
TV