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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

Tees Maar Khan turns 15: Farah Khan’s madcap farce is her most distinctive film, with no method to the mayhem

December 24, 2025 5:30 pm

With Tees Maar Khan, Farah Khan worked for the first time on a script by Shirish Kunder, bringing along a mix of absurdist humor and a bagful of irrelevance.

Does the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar finally cement Ranveer Singh’s comeback and the Ranbir Kapoor Vs Ranveer debate?

December 24, 2025 2:00 pm

With Dhurandhar surpassing Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, the larger question remains: is this truly Ranveer Singh’s comeback?

Dhurandhar actor takes a dig at Yashraj spy universe, Pathaan and Tiger: 'ISI and RAW agents won't dance together in Aditya Dhar film'

December 23, 2025 4:12 pm

Actor Ankit Sagar, who plays the role of Javed Khanani in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, said their film is inspired by real life unlike YRF Spy universe 'where they try to please both sides'.

'Akshaye Khanna, Rahul were mine, but they weren't my sons': Vinod Khanna's second wife Kavita says theirs was a 'perfect marriage with flaws'

December 24, 2025 7:36 am

Vinod Khanna's wife Kavita shared that her family was 'horrified' by the idea of her being in a relationship with him.

Akshaye Khanna asked Dhurandhar co-actor to slap him so hard, he falls: 'I was hesitant while beating up the senior actor'

December 23, 2025 1:48 pm

Dhurandhar actor Aditya Uppal recently opened up about the experience of shooting a violent scene with Akshaye Khanna, in which he had to hit the actor.

Flipperachi reacts to popularity of his song ‘Fa9la’ in Dhurandhar, opens up about journey: ‘Didn’t expect the magnitude of support and love’

December 23, 2025 11:00 am

‘Soon! We’re cooking it, and I hope to announce it soon,’ the Bahraini rapper says when asked about his plans of visiting India.

Arjun Rampal turns DJ at a night club in Gurugram, fans say 'hope he took lessons from Lord DJ Bobby'. Watch

December 22, 2025 1:39 pm

Videos from the night quickly surfaced online, showing Arjun Rampal playing a remixed version of the viral FA9LA track by Flipperachi.

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 16: Highlights

December 22, 2025 8:21 am

Dhurandhar Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 16: After becoming the fastest Bollywood film to enter the Rs 500 crore club with its domestic net earnings, Ranveer Singh film is now set to storm the Rs 800 cr club worldwide.

R Madhavan says he 'couldn't be happier' for Akshaye Khanna after sharing meme which suggested otherwise: 'What a talented actor'

December 20, 2025 4:29 pm

Actor R Madhavan has quashed the rumours suggesting he is jealous of Akshaye Khanna for getting heaps of praise for his performance in Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar ​Box Office Collection ​Day 15: Ranveer Singh’s film faces competition from Avatar Fire and Ash, earns Rs 483 cr

December 20, 2025 9:06 am

Dhurandhar ​Box Office Collection ​Day 15: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has become the highest-grossing film of his career, but it still falls short of Chhaava.

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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