Akshaye Khanna
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1975-03-28
    • Born Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Also Known As:

    अक्षय खन्ना

Akshaye Khanna

Born on March 28, 1975, in Mumbai, Akshaye Khanna is a critically acclaimed Indian actor and the son of the legendary late actor Vinod Khanna. Known for his intense screen presence and distinct baritone, he made a stellar debut in 1997 with Himalay Putra and shot to fame with J.P. Dutta’s war epic Border, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Over the next two decades, he established himself as a versatile performer, moving seamlessly from romantic leads in Taal (1999) and the coming-of-age classic Dil Chahta Hai (2001) to cold-blooded antagonists in Humraaz (2002) and Race (2008). Despite his reputation for being intensely private and selective with his projects—often taking long sabbaticals from the industry—he has consistently delivered high-caliber performances in films like Gandhi, My Father (2007), Section 375 (2019), and Drishyam 2 (2022). The year 2025 marked a monumental career "renaissance" for Khanna, who was hailed as the "show stealer" of the year for his back-to-back powerhouse performances. He began the year playing the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the historical epic Chhaava, followed by his career-defining role as Rehman Dakait in the global blockbuster Dhurandhar. Portraying a ruthless Pakistani crime lord and politician, Khanna’s "aura" and viral entry scene—accompanied by Arabic-themed music—became a cultural phenomenon, with many fans and critics suggesting his performance overshadowed the film’s lead. Off-screen, he remains one of Bollywood’s most enigmatic bachelors, openly discussing his preference for solitude and a "commitment-phobic" nature that stems from a deep appreciation for independence rather than past heartbreak. As of 2026, Khanna is navigating a period of both immense success and industry headlines, recently exiting Drishyam 3 due to creative differences, while preparing to reprise his role in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (slated for March 2026) and making his Telugu debut as the Asur guru Shukracharya in the superhero film Mahakali.

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