Playing a prisoner of war trapped in Pakistan for three years was a novelty for me. We made sure that we didn't talk about India versus Pakistan but about the emotions of people on both sides and how terrorism affects us all.

Joker was reportedly promoted as Kumar's 100th film but later Akshay Kumar clarified that the 100th film landmark had been crossed long before he even signed up for Joker. His last film of 2010 was Tees Maar Khan. As was the former the sequel became a huge success at the box office.

Khiladi (1997) International Khiladi (1999) Khiladi 420 (2000) and Khiladi 786 (2012) as well as other action films such as Waqt Hamara Hai (1993) Mohra (1994) Elaan (1994) Suhaag (1994) Sapoot (1996) Angaaray (1998) Keemat – They Are Back (1998) and Sangharsh (1999). He has appeared in over 125 films. In 2011 The Asian Awards honoured Kumar for his outstanding achievement in Cinema.