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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akshaye Khanna's untold journey: From star kid setbacks to Bollywood's most underrated powerhouse
In the world of Bollywood, where nepotism often opens doors, not every star kid's journey is paved with gold. Akshaye Khanna , the son of legendary actor Vinod Khanna , had all the makings of a Bollywood success story — a powerful lineage, a grand launch, and early exposure to the film industry. But his story is far more complex — and far more compelling. A high-profile debut that didn't deliver Akshaye made his big-screen debut in 1997 with Himalay Putra, a film that was meant to establish him as the next big thing in Bollywood. Despite its promising setup and backing from an influential film family, the movie failed to leave a mark at the box office. Breakthrough with Border changed everything Later that same year, his fortunes took a turn with J.P. Dutta's Border. The war epic became a major commercial success and gave Akshaye the breakthrough he desperately needed. His restrained yet impactful performance stood out even in a crowded ensemble, marking the beginning of a career built on solid acting chops. Not just a hero — a versatile performer Over the years, Akshaye Khanna proved his range through diverse roles. He was the soulful romantic in Taal, the charming rebel in Dil Chahta Hai, the cunning husband in Humraaz, and the stylish antagonist in Race. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Southampton: £19.99 Will-Writing Service Legacy Wills & Estate Planning Undo He also delivered power-packed performances in critically acclaimed films like Mom, Ittefaq, Section 375, and the blockbuster Drishyam 2. In his most recent outing, Chhava, the film reportedly grossed over Rs 800 crore worldwide, yet again cementing Akshaye's status as a compelling on-screen presence. A personal life cloaked in mystery Despite his cinematic success, Akshaye's personal life has always remained a mystery. Few know that he was once romantically linked to Karisma Kapoor. Reports suggest that Randhir Kapoor had even proposed a marriage between the two, but Babita Kapoor allegedly declined, wanting Karisma to prioritise her booming career. Akshaye Khanna turns 48: Old video of actor dancing with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan goes VIRAL A bizarre what-if in Bollywood history Among the most bizarre rumours surrounding Akshaye is his reported desire to marry the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who was 27 years older than him. While unconfirmed, the story continues to circulate as one of Bollywood's strangest behind-the-scenes tales. The enigma of Akshaye Khanna Now in his 50s, Akshaye remains one of Hindi cinema's most elusive yet respected actors. He shuns public attention, avoids interviews, and remains unmarried — but each time he returns to the big screen, he reminds audiences of his unmatched talent and quiet charisma. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who never became superstar, was son of…, almost married Karisma Kapoor, wanted to date Tamil Nadu's Chief Minster, is still single, he is…
Meet actor who never became superstar, was son of…, almost married Karisma Kapoor, wanted to date Tamil Nadu's Chief Minster, is still single, he is… Over the years, this actor played various characters, but except a few, the audience couldn't like him as much as it was expected. By Mallika Mehzabeen Advertisement The term nepotism is no new in Bollywood. Kids who come from a background of actors often have a smooth path when it comes to landing their debut film. However, despite having a good director, producer, and co-star, these kids fail to make an impact on the audience with their first movie. Today, we are going to discuss an actor whose father is an ace and veteran actor in the Bollywood industry. However, this actor's first film was a huge flop, but he later proved his mettle as an actor with several successful films. Over the years, he played various characters, but except a few, the audience couldn't like him as much as it was expected. He was recently featured in a movie which minted Rs 800 crore worldwide. If you are wondering who we are talking about, then this actor is none other than Akshaye Khanna. Advertisement === Son of yesteryear superstar Vinod Khanna, Akshay made his debut with the film Himalay Putra in 1997. The movie was a huge box office flop. Despite this, Akshaye did not lose hope and his luck changed when he featured in the superhit film Border the same year. This turned out to be a turning point in Akshaye's career. Over the years, he has been a part of several hit movies such as Taal, Hulchul, Dil Chahta Hai, Humraaz, Race, Mom, Drishyam 2 and more. Advertisement === While Akshaye's Bollywood career has always been an open book to all, not many people know about his personal life. If reports are to be believed, then Akshaye wanted to marry Karisma Kapoor and the two were romantically involved. Karisma's father Randhir too wanted the same and sent the proposal. However, Babita Kapoor opposed the idea, as her daughter was at the peak of her career. She didn't want Karisma to give up showbiz and settle into domestic life after marriage. Do you know that after Karisma, Akshaye wanted to get married to former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the late Jayalalithaa, who was 27 years older than him at that time? The actor has turned 50 but never tied the knot and is single. Akshaye was a part of Chhava, which was a huge hit.
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Akshaye Khanna Never Wanted To Work With Father Vinod Khanna After His Debut Film: ‘Difficult To Match…'
Akshaye Khanna made his debut with Himalay Putra in 1997 — a film that also featured Vinod Khanna. Akshaye Khanna is one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood. He made his debut with Himalay Putra in 1997 — a film that also featured Vinod Khanna. But did you know he once admitted that he did not work with him again? In an old interview with IANS, Akshaye Khanna accepted that it is difficult to match his father onscreen. Akshaye Khanna was quoted as saying, 'There are certain people whom you shouldn't work with. My dad is one of them. Amitabh Bachchan is another. To stand in the same frame as them confidently is impossible. They've such an overpowering screen presence. It's very difficult to match my father on screen. It's that quality – either you have it, or you don't have it. Very frankly, I don't have it. I just don't have that kind of presence. There are some actors who just wash you away on screen. My dad is one of them." On speaking about biopics, the actor said, 'I haven't ever thought about it so I can't say. But I think biopics by nature, I suppose as accurate as they can be, the better for an actor. It's very challenging as well as risky for an actor to portray a real life character because you are portraying some one who actually existed. So, it becomes really difficult," added Akshaye, who said one must 'think 10 times" before playing a real-life character. Akshaye has played a real-life character, Hiralal Gandhi, Mahatama Gandhi's son, in Feroz Abbas Khan's Gandhi, My Father (2007). He was most recently seen as yet another historical character, Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, in Laxman Utekar's blockbuster period war drama Chhaava earlier this year. On the work front, Akshaye Khanna was last seen in Chhaava with Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna. He will be next seen in Dhurandhar with Ranveer Singh. The shoot has been going on currently. Fans are now eagerly awaiting his next project, Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. As per reports, the film is heading into its final leg of shooting. With a gripping mix of action, drama, and suspense, the film is shaping up to be a high-octane cinematic experience. First Published:
