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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

Aamir Khan had two conditions before signing Dil Chahta Hai, says Farhan Akhtar: 'I went to him because I had no choice'

May 09, 2025 1:46 pm

Farhan Akhtar recalled how he cast Dil Chahta Hai after Aamir Khan demanded to play the role that Akshaye Khanna had already agreed to do.

When Akshaye Khanna said he doesn't want to work with his father Vinod Khanna: 'There are some actors who just wash you away on screen'

April 27, 2025 10:27 am

In an earlier interview, Vinod Khanna's son Akshaye Khanna had confessed that his father had such a towering screen presence that he'd eclipse anyone else he shares screen space with, including himself.

Chhaava: Vicky Kaushal's worrisome streak hits an all-time low; who'll take responsibility for inciting violence?

April 18, 2025 1:33 pm

Post Credits Scene: Director Laxman Utekar's Chhaava presents a muddled narrative that lacks basic humanity and historical context; the film's binary view of right and wrong does a disservice to both Vicky Kaushal and Akshaye Khanna's characters.

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s Chhaava gets OTT release date

April 10, 2025 3:27 pm

After dominating the box office, Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles, is set to stream on Netflix.

Osho advised Vinod Khanna to challenge Amitabh Bachchan in politics after actor complained he was missing his kids: 'He was envious of Big B's success'

April 09, 2025 11:20 am

Vinod Khanna would get sad about leaving behind his wife and children during his stint at Osho's Rajneeshpuram commune in the United States. But Osho supposedly identified the real source of his sadness.

When Akshaye Khanna said he 'loves' Osho, admitted Vinod Khanna would never have returned if the commune hadn't disbanded

March 28, 2025 9:30 am

Akshaye Khanna, in a earlier interview, opened up on his father Vinod Khanna leaving his family to join Osho's commune in the USA.

Chhaava box office collection day 21: Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster to overtake Gadar 2 this weekend, will be launched in Telugu today

March 07, 2025 8:45 am

Chhaava box office collection day 21: The Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava has been in the theatres for three weeks now and has made Rs 483 cr in India.

Chhaava actor Akshaye Khanna likens premature balding to 'a pianist losing his fingers'; recalls experiencing it at 19: 'Heartbreaking'

February 24, 2025 3:26 pm

Akshaye Khanna once spoke openly about the emotional toll of premature balding and how it significantly affected his confidence. The actor recentloy appeared in Chhaava.

'The body can still be covered a bit': When Chhaava actor Akshaye Khanna opened up about premature balding at 19-20

February 18, 2025 4:27 pm

"Because the way you look as an actor is very important," said Akshaye Khanna

Chhaava movie review: Vicky Kaushal is fully committed in Laxman Utekar's ultra-loud, ultra-violent, and exhausting film

February 14, 2025 10:49 pm

Chhaava movie review: The torture porn in the climax of Vicky Kaushal's film reminds you of the systematic flaying of Jesus in ‘The Passion of Christ’.

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