# Akshay Anand

John Gardner (born 30 January 1969), known professionally as Akshay Anand is an Indian actor who appears mainly in Hindi films 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, during his association with Dev Anand while filming Hum Naujawan. He studied economics at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai 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

| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
| 1985 | Hum Naujawan | Johnny Gardner | Uncredited |
| 1991 | Do Pal | | |
| 1992 | Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | | |
| 1993 | Pyaar Ka Tarana | | |
| 1996 | Hahakaar | Rakesh | |
| 1996 | Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Govindram Dinanath Vijaykumar Shastri | |
| 1996 | Spotboy | | |
| 1996 | Indraprastham | Kiran Verma | Malayalam film |
| 1997 | Tamanna | Jugal Chopra | |
| 1997 | Daava | Suraj | |
| 1997 | Abhaas | | |
| 1997 | America America | Shashank | Kannada film |
| 1998 | Zakhm | Anand | |
| 1998 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | David Rathod / Jo Jo Vaswani | |
| 1998 | Ghulam | Harihar Mafatlal | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Harish Patel | |
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Ram Prasad Bismil | |
| 2004 | Agnipankh | Flight Engineer | |
| 2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | Raj Chaudhry | |
| 2011 | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl | Raina's colleague | |
| 2012 | Student Of The Year | Dharmraj Singh | |
| 2018 | Jaane Kyun De Yaaron | Ajay Suryavanshi | |
| 2019 | Cabaret | Victor (Roza's manager) | |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | John | |
| 2024 | A Wedding Story | | |
| 2025 | Azaad | Biru | |

## Television

| Year | Serial | Role |
| 1989 | Indradhanush | Balachandran "Bala" Krishnamurthy |
| 1995-2001 | Aahat | |
| 1997-1998 | Chattaan | Ajay Raj |
| 1998 | Teacher | Jatin |
| 1997–1998 | Saturday Suspense | Arvind Khanna (Episode 1) |
| 1997–1998 | Saturday Suspense | Inspector Avinash (Episode 9) |
| 1997–1998 | Saturday Suspense | Inspector Avinash (Episode 36) |
| 1997–1998 | Saturday Suspense | Inspector Avinash (Episode 58) |
| 1997–1999 | Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai | |
| 1999 | Gubbare | |
| 1999 | Zee Horror Show | |
| 1999 | Rishtey | Anand (Episode 52) |
| 1999 | Rishtey | Sameer (Episode 55) |
| 1999 | Rishtey | Avinash (Episode 79) |
| 1999 | Suspense Hour | Abhishek (Abhi) Upadhyay (Episode 1) |
| 1999 | Suspense Hour | Rahul Verma (Episode 12) |
| 2000–2001 | Saamne Wali Khidki | Amit |
| 2000–2001 | Choodiyan | Meghna's Lover |
| 2001–2002 | Choti Maa - Ek Anokha Bandhan | Raghu |
| 2002–2003 | Achanak 37 Saal Baad | Rahul's Father |
| 2002–2006 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Anil Shourey |
| 2004 | Krishna Arjun | Raj Malhotra / Aseem Bose (Episode 98 & Episode 99) |
| 2004 | Raat Hone Ko Hai | Anil (Episode 13 – Episode 16) |
| 2004–2005 | Chi and Me | Rahul Saxena |
| 2004–2005 | Baal Baal Bacche | Akshay |
| 2005 | Kehta Hai Dil | S.P. Adityapratap Singh |
| 2005–2006 | Kkavyanjali | Aman Kapoor |
| 2005–2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Brijesh Singh |
| 2006-2007 | Dil Se Door Dil Ke Paas | Pranav |
| 2007 | Viraasat | Rohan Lamba |
| 2007–2009 | Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Vikram Kapoor |
| 2008 | Neelanjana | Rohit |
| 2009 | Basera | Aatish |
| 2010–2011 | Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha | Amar |
| 2011 | Behenein | Jay Mehta |
| 2011–2012 | Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga | Mr. Poddar |
| 2012–2013 | Suvreen Guggal - Topper Of The Year | Baldev Guggal |
| 2014–2015 | Balika Vadhu | Anup Shekhar |
| 2015–2016 | Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani | Kunwar Chandravardhan Singh Deo |
| 2017 | Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka? | Advocate Viren Asthana |
| 2017 | Saam Daam Dand Bhed | Prabhat Namdhari |
| 2020–2021 | Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2 | Devraj Malhotra |
| 2022 | Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul | Sultan Shah Zuhaid |
| 2023 | Vanshaj | Premraj "Prem" Mahajan |
| 2024 | Jubilee Talkies | |
| 2024–present | Megha Barsenge | Jeetu Khurana |