Akshay Kumar's career in 2004 was marked by significant milestones and interesting facts:

Released Movies in 2004:

1. Khakee (January 2004) - Action drama, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.
2. Ghar Grihasti (February 2004) - Family drama.
3. Aan: Men at Work (April 2004) - Action drama, alongside Suniel Shetty and Shatrughan Sinha.
4. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (July 2004) - Romantic comedy, alongside Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra.
5. Hatya: The Murder (August 2004) - Psychological thriller.
6. Aitraaz (November 2004) - Romantic thriller, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor.

Unknown Facts:

1. *Experimentation*: 2004 marked Akshay's experimentation with diverse genres, from action (Khakee) to romance (Mujhse Shaadi Karogi) to thriller (Hatya).
2. *Multi-starrers*: Akshay appeared in multiple multi-starrer films, including Khakee, Aan, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
3. *Commercial success*: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Aitraaz were commercial successes, solidifying Akshay's position as a leading Bollywood actor.
4. *Critical acclaim*: Khakee received critical acclaim, with Akshay's performance praised by critics.
5. *Rise of Akshay-Priyanka pairing*: 2004 saw the emergence of the popular on-screen pairing of Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Aitraaz.

Awards and Nominations:

1. *Filmfare Award nomination*: Best Supporting Actor for Khakee.
2. *IIFA Award nomination*: Best Actor for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

Impact on Career:

1. *Established versatility*: 2004 showcased Akshay's versatility as an actor, cementing his status as a bankable star.
2. *Increased box office draw*: The success of his films in 2004 enhanced Akshay's box office appeal.
3. *Setup for future success*: The momentum from 2004 carried over to subsequent years, paving the way for blockbuster films like Waqt (2005) and Namastey London (2007).

Sunny Deol's notable works and events in 2004:

Released Movies:

1. Lakeer (May 2004) - Action drama, alongside John Abraham, Nauheed Cyrusi, and Sohail Khan.
2. Rok Sako To Rok Lo (June 2004) - Romantic comedy, alongside Yash Pandit and Manisha Koirala.

Awards and Nominations:

1. *Filmfare Award nomination*: Best Supporting Actor for Kaal.

Personal Life:

1. *Family*: Sunny Deol's daughter, Esha Deol, made her Bollywood debut with Kaal.
2. *Politics*: Sunny Deol's father, Dharmendra, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2004.

Professional Milestones:

1. *Action hero image*: Lakeer and Kaal reinforced Sunny Deol's action hero persona.
2. *Experimentation*: Rok Sako To Rok Lo showcased Sunny's willingness to experiment with romantic comedies.
3. *Family collaborations*: Kaal marked Sunny's on-screen collaboration with his daughter Esha.

Box Office Performance:

1. *Lakeer*: Average commercial performance.
2. *Rok Sako To Rok Lo*: Below-average commercial performance.
3. *Kaal*: Moderate commercial success.

Impact on Career:

1. *Sustained relevance*: 2004's releases demonstrated Sunny Deol's continued relevance in Bollywood.
2. *Shift to character roles*: Sunny began transitioning to character roles, setting the stage for future projects.
3. *Family legacy*: Esha Deol's debut in Kaal continued the Deol family's legacy in Bollywood.

Actors:

1. *Nauheed Cyrusi*: Debuted with "Lakeer" (2004) alongside Sunny Deol.
2. *Yash Pandit*: Debuted with "Rok Sako To Rok Lo" (2004) alongside Sunny Deol.
3. *Esha Deol*: Debuted with "Kaal" (2004) alongside Ajay Devgn and Vivek Oberoi (Sunny Deol's daughter).
4. *Dino Morea*: Debuted with "Raaz" (2002) but gained recognition with "Gumnaam" (2004).
5. *Narendra Jha*: Debuted with "Fun2shh" (2004).

Actresses:

1. *Priyanka Chopra*: Debuted with "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" (2003) but gained recognition with "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" (2004).
2. *Lara Dutta*: Debuted with "Andaaz" (2003) but gained recognition with "Masti" (2004).
3. *Celina Jaitley*: Debuted with "Janasheen" (2003) but gained recognition with "Fida" (2004)
Iconic Movies of 2004:

1. *Veer-Zaara*: A romantic drama starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.
2. *Dhoom*: An action thriller starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Uday Chopra.
3. *Mujhse Shaadi Karogi*: A romantic comedy starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra.
4. *Kaal*: A thriller starring Ajay Devgn, Vivek

__Shah Rukh Khan__: With iconic movies like "Veer-Zaara" (2004) and "Main Hoon Na" (2004), SRK maintained his reign as the King of Bollywood ¹.
__Aamir Khan__: Aamir's critically acclaimed films like "Lagaan" (2001) and "Taare Zameen Par" (2007) solidified his position as a perfectionist.
__Salman Khan__: Salman's blockbuster hits "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" (1994) and "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" (2004) ensured his fan base remained loyal.
__Akshay Kumar__: With a mix of comedy and action, Akshay's films like "Hera Pheri" (2000) and "Namastey London" (2007) kept his fans entertained.
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