- Akshay Anand (born John Fitzgerald Gardner) is an Indian actor, writer, and director best known for his work in film and television over three decades. Discovered by legendary filmmaker Dev Anand, he began his acting career with a cameo in Hum Naujawan (1985) and gained popularity with the hit television series Indradhanush on Doordarshan.
Anand was the youngest of eight siblings and studied at St. Xavier's High School, where he developed a passion for theatre and music. A talented sportsman, he later attended St. Xavier's College, Bombay, before pursuing acting full-time.
Throughout his career, Anand has appeared in numerous Hindi films and TV shows, gradually expanding into writing, producing, and directing for both theatrical releases and OTT platforms. He adopted the screen name "Akshay Anand" as a tribute to his mentor Dev Anand, who launched him in the industry.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
- Starred in the completed and unreleased movie, " Hum Funtoosh Hain "(1996) Starring Akshay Anand,Deepshikha,Anupam Kher, Prem Chopra,Bindu, Reeta Bhadhuri, Music by Raam Laxman, Directed by Yusuf.
- Starred in the shelved film Jai Mata Combines "Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala" (1991). Starring Akshay Anand, Chandni, Ritu Pande,Shakti Kapoor,Kader Khan, Kiran Kumar, Rajnikanth in a special appearance, Music by Anand Milind,Directed by Ajit Kumar.
- Starred in the shelved movie Mahavir Productions "Yeh Jaan Mere Hain" (1993) Starring Akshay Anand, Farheen,Kulbushan Karbhanda, Tinnu Anand, Amita Nangia,Sadhu Meher,Music by Ashok Patki, Directed by Sadhu Meher.
- Starred in the shelved movie Noor Films "Pehli Nazar Mein"(1992).Starring Akshay Anand, Sangeeta Bijlani,Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, Music by Munawar Ali, Directed by Gautam Siddharth.
- Starred in the shelved movie Vikram Productions Pvt.Ltd."Chor Bazar" (1991). Starring Sunil Kapoor,Akshay Anand,Javed Jaffri,Sanah (Pakistani),Vikram Makandar, Music by Nadeem Shravan, Produced by Vikram Makandar,Faryal Moin Makandar, Directed by Vikram Makandar.
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