Veteran actor Akshaye Khanna, whose career spans over three decades, is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in public admiration. This renewed interest follows his critically acclaimed portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar's recent film, 'Dhurandhar'. The performance has been hailed as a powerful reminder of his immense talent, prompting fans to revisit his illustrious filmography and past interviews.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Hilarious Anecdote Goes Viral
A charming and humorous clip from an old interview is currently circulating widely on social media. The video features Akshaye Khanna alongside the late legendary actress Sridevi and the versatile Nawazuddin Siddiqui, during a promotional event for their film 'Mom'.
In the conversation with NDTV, Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared a personal and funny story from his younger days. He revealed that before he was married, he would often approach girls but faced consistent rejection, much like the early struggles in his acting career. Out of sheer frustration, he finally asked some women what kind of man they were actually looking for.
The unanimous answer he received was 'Akshaye Khanna'. Recounting the incident, Nawazuddin said, "All the girls at that time were Akshaye Khanna fans. I asked them, what is so special about him? Someone would talk about his smile, someone would talk about his eyes etc. So he had a very big fan following among girls."
A Stellar Career and Recent Headlines
Despite this massive fan following, especially among women, Akshaye Khanna has famously remained a sworn bachelor, keeping his personal life intensely private. His professional journey, however, has been in the spotlight consistently with films like Border, Race, Humraaz, Drishyam 2, and Chhaava.
Recently, he has made news not just for 'Dhurandhar' but also for a significant career decision. The actor was slated to reprise his role in the much-anticipated sequel 'Drishyam 3'. However, in a surprising turn of events, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak confirmed that Akshaye Khanna backed out of the project at the very last minute.
Pathak stated that while Akshaye had liked the script and his fees had been negotiated, he decided to exit just ten days before the shoot was scheduled to begin. Consequently, the pivotal role has now been assigned to actor Jaideep Ahlawat.
What's Next for the Actor?
Looking ahead, Akshaye Khanna is reportedly set to join forces with Sunny Deol for the highly awaited war drama 'Border 2'. This project is expected to be a major cinematic event and will likely add another notable chapter to his diverse and respected body of work.
The actor's ability to choose distinctive roles and deliver understated yet powerful performances continues to endear him to audiences and critics alike. From the viral tales of his past charm to his current commanding screen presence, Akshaye Khanna remains an enigmatic and compelling figure in Indian cinema.
