John Gardner, known professionally as Akshay Anand is an Indian actor who appears mainly in

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and television.

Early life and career

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 Dev Anand (; born Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand; 26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011) was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Indian cinema, Hindi cinema. He is considered as one of the greatest and most succes ...

, during his association with Dev Anand while filming '' Hum Naujawan''. He studied economics at

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before getting into acting. His television debut was made in 1989 with the 13-episode TV series '' Indradhanush'' which was based on time travel. He also mentors at his acting academy, Akshay Anand Acting Academy. He is also active as producer and director for various web series under the banner Akshay Anand Academy Production.

Filmography

Films

Television

References

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* Living people Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors 1957 births Male actors from Mumbai {{India-screen-actor-stub