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Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 28 March 1975
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Film Actor
  • Father Vinod Khanna
  • Mother Geetanjali Khanna
  • Siblings Rahul Khanna
  • Education Lawrence School, Lovedale
  • Years active 1997-present

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ABOUT Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna: A Versatile Career Spanning Decades Akshaye Khanna, son of veteran actor Vinod Khanna, has carved a distinct niche in Hindi cinema known for his versatility and understated intensity. Born March 28, 1975, his career began with Himalay Putra (1997), followed by a breakout role in J. P. Dutta's Border (1997), earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Khanna's filmography showcases a diverse range of roles. He achieved commercial success with films like Taal (1999), Dil Chahta Hai (2001) - which garnered him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Humraaz (2002), Hungama (2003), and Hulchul (2004). His performances in Deewangee (2002), Gandhi, My Father (2007), and Aakrosh (2010) received significant critical acclaim. After a brief hiatus, he returned with impactful supporting roles in Dishoom (2016), Mom (2017), and Ittefaq (2017). His recent work highlights a resurgence in his career. His portrayal of a defence lawyer in Section 375 (2019) earned him praise, and his role as a cop in the blockbuster Drishyam 2 (2022) stands as his highest-grossing film to date. Khanna's career is marked by a consistent ability to embody complex characters, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft.

Akshaye Khanna FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Drishyam 2
  • Drishyam 2

    ( 2022 )

  • Chhaava
  • Chhaava

    ( 2025 )

  • Hungama 2
  • Hungama 2

    ( 2021 )

  • Drishyam 3
  • Drishyam 3

    ( Not Final )

  • State of Siege: Temple Attack
  • State of Siege: Temple Attack

    ( 2021 )

  • Legacy
  • Legacy

    ( Not Final )

  • Sab Kushal Mangal
  • Sab Kushal Mangal

    ( 2020 )

  • Section 375
  • Section 375

    ( 2019 )

  • The Accidental Prime Minister
  • The Accidental Prime Minister

    ( 2019 )

  • Ittefaq
  • Ittefaq

    ( 2017 )

  • Mom
  • Mom

    ( 2017 )

  • Dishoom
  • Dishoom

    ( 2016 )

  • Delhi Safari
  • Delhi Safari

    ( 2012 )

  • Gali Gali Chor Hai
  • Gali Gali Chor Hai

    ( 2012 )

  • Tees Maar Khan
  • Tees Maar Khan

    ( 2010 )

  • No Problem
  • No Problem

    ( 2010 )

  • Aakrosh
  • Aakrosh

    ( 2010 )

  • Shortkut - The Con Is On
  • Shortkut - The Con Is On

    ( 2009 )

  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap
  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap

    ( 2008 )

  • Race
  • Race

    ( 2008 )

  • Aaja Nachle
  • Aaja Nachle

    ( 2007 )

  • Gandhi, My Father
  • Gandhi, My Father

    ( 2007 )

  • Naqaab
  • Naqaab

    ( 2007 )

  • Salaam-e-Ishq
  • Salaam-e-Ishq

    ( 2007 )

  • Aap Ki Khatir
  • Aap Ki Khatir

    ( 2006 )

  • 36 China Town
  • 36 China Town

    ( 2006 )

  • Shaadi Se Pehle
  • Shaadi Se Pehle

    ( 2006 )

  • Hulchul
  • Hulchul

    ( 2004 )

  • Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
  • Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home

    ( 2004 )

  • LOC: Kargil
  • LOC: Kargil

    ( 2003 )

  • Hungama
  • Hungama

    ( 2003 )

  • Border Hindustan Ka
  • Border Hindustan Ka

    ( 2003 )

  • Deewangee
  • Deewangee

    ( 2002 )

  • Humraaz
  • Humraaz

    ( 2002 )

  • Dil Chahta Hai
  • Dil Chahta Hai

    ( 2001 )

  • Love You Hamesha
  • Love You Hamesha

    ( 2001 )

  • Dahek: A Burning Passion
  • Dahek: A Burning Passion

    ( 1999 )

  • Taal
  • Taal

    ( 1999 )

  • Laawaris
  • Laawaris

    ( 1999 )

  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen
  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen

    ( 1999 )

  • Kudrat
  • Kudrat

    ( 1998 )

  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

    ( 1998 )

  • Bhai Bhai
  • Bhai Bhai

    ( 1997 )

  • Mohabbat
  • Mohabbat

    ( 1997 )

  • Border
  • Border

    ( 1997 )

  • Himalay Putra
  • Himalay Putra

    ( 1997 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Akshaye Khanna AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor
  • The Annual Kalakar Awards for Best Actor - 2003 Humraaz

  • Best Actor
  • The Annual Kalakar Awards for Best Actor - 2001 Taal

  • Best Performance in a Negative Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Performance in a Negative Role - 2009 Race

  • Best Supporting Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Supporting Actor (Hindi) - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Debut Actor - 1998 Border

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2003 Humraaz

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Best Debutant Performance
  • The Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards for Best Debutant Performance - 1998 Himalay Putra

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2009 Race

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Special Jury Award - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Most Promising Debut Actor
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Most Promising Debut Actor - 1998 Himalay Putra

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 1998 Border

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Actor - 1998 Himalay Putra

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

AKSHAYE KHANNA NEWS

'Dhurandhar ke baad sirf Tees Maar Khan': Farah Khan hypes her Akshaye Khanna film with 'asli Oscar'

January 16, 2026 6:15 pm

In her latest YouTube vlog, filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan said that her film Tees Maar Khan ruling hearts after Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 36: Ranveer Singh-starrer's lowest earning day on 6th Friday mints more than Haq, Bengal Files opening day

January 10, 2026 9:48 am

Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 36 Update: The Aditya Dhar directorial recorded its lowest earning day, minting just Rs 3.5 cr. The domestic collections incg closer to Rs 800 cr.

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 35 Worldwide​ Update: After earning Rs 800 cr, Ranveer Singh-starrer enters Week 6 with over 3600 shows

January 09, 2026 9:51 am

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 35 Worldwide​ Update: Directed by Aditya Dhar, the Ranveer Singh led Dhurandhar is showing signs of slowing down at the box office.

Dhurandhar actor Akshaye Khanna reveals lifestyle habits, says he never eats breakfast: 'In the evening, I just have a cup of tea'

January 08, 2026 5:00 pm

While skipping breakfast is often debated, what matters most is context

Alia Bhatt's production house lauds Dhurandhar; cine body pleads with PM Modi to help lift ban on Ranveer Singh's film in Middle East

January 08, 2026 3:04 pm

The Producers Association of India has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help reverse the ban on Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar in the Middle-East.

Akshaye Khanna maintained distance on set, was very unpredictable, says Dhurandhar co-star: 'Unfair Ranveer Singh didn't receive recognition'

January 06, 2026 7:25 am

Despite praising Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar, Naveen Kaushik reiterated that Ranveer Singh deserved more recognition.

Akshaye Khanna's brother Rahul Khanna hasn't watched Dhurandhar: 'I’m waiting for him to show it to me'

January 05, 2026 1:28 pm

Akshaye Khanna’s brother Rahul Khanna has not seen Dhurandhar yet even though the film has seen over 3 crore footfalls in the theatres.

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 30: Ranveer Singh film needs Rs 44 cr to break RRR's record

January 05, 2026 7:39 am

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection day 30: Ranveer Singh's film minted Rs 12.60 crore at the box office, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 806 crore. 

Akshaye Khanna is the reason women rejected me, recalled Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 'He had a weird hold on women'

January 02, 2026 2:56 pm

During the press run for their movie Mom, Nawazuddin Siddiqui recited an interesting anecdote from his dating days involving Akshaye Khanna.

‘They were not mine': Vinod Khanna's second wife Kavita reveals she never attempted to take on the role of Akshaye and Rahul’s mother; expert on why this is beneficial

January 02, 2026 1:29 pm

Reflecting on her relationship with Vinod Khanna’s sons from his first marriage, Kavita made it clear that she was mindful of emotional boundaries from the very beginning.

AKSHAYE KHANNA VIDEOS

The Accidental Prime Minister: Audience Review

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

The Accidental Prime Minister starring Anupam Kher is based on the book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru. The film chronicles the time when Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister. Here's what the audience had to say after watching it.

People will oppose The Accidental Prime Minister: Akshaye Khanna

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

Akshaye Khanna talks about playing Sanjaya Baru in The Accidental Prime Minister. Baru was the media advisor of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008. The film, also starring Anupam Kher, will hit screens on January 11.

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