Akshaye Khanna is a very well-known Indian actor, especially after this iconic role in the Aamir Khan starrer ‘Dil Chahta Hai.’ Recently, he came into the spotlight for his role as the villain Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. He has done many roles in different genres of films like romance, thrillers, and historical dramas, which have given him a massive fan following. For his film career, he has also received many awards. Read the blog to know more about him.
Akshaye’s Early Life and Career
He was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on 28 March 1975, to actor and politician Vinod Khanna and Geetanjali Talyarkhan. His father, Vinod Khanna’s iconic films include Amar Akbar Anthony and Mera Gaon Mera Desh. He has completed his studies from Bombay International School and Lawrence School in Lovedale, Ooty.
Khanna started his career with his debut in the film Himalay Putra, produced by his father. Then he has done another film named Border, which made him earn the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Akshaye Khanna’s Achievements
From his film journey, he has achieved many awards and also been nominated many times, which include:
| Movie Name | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|
| Dil Chahta Hai | Won the Best Supporting Actor Critics Award |
| Dil Chahta Hai | Nominated in the Zee Cine Awards. |
| Border | Won for Best Male Debut |
His Work Profile
Here are some of his hit films.
| Movie Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Mohabbat | 1997 |
| Taal | 1999 |
| Humraaz | 2002 |
| Hulchul | 2004 |
| Race | 2008 |
| Hungama | 2003 |
| Mom | 2017 |
| Section 375 | 2019 |
Akshaye’s Net Worth
It has been estimated that Akshaye Khanna’s net worth is around Rs 170 crore. This he has earned from his active role in successful films. From his good amount of net worth, he has invested in various assets. According to TOI, it has been reported that he owns properties in various areas in Mumbai, including Juhu, Malabar Hill, and Tardeo.
Some of his cars include:
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Approx. Rs 1.78 Crore to Rs 1.88 Crore)
- BMW 5 Series ( Approx. Rs 72.35 Lakh)
- Toyota Fortuner (Approx. Rs 38-59 Lakh)
Khanna’s Social Media Appearance
It has been noted that on social media platforms, he has a very low presence because he loves to keep his life private. But he has many fan pages that are run by his fans.
Akshaye Khanna Controversy
He doesn’t have any controversy that has affected his reputation, but recently, he came into the spotlight because of his groundbreaking performance in Dhurandhar.
His film Dhurandhar is an action thriller film that is based on real events. It is the story of spy Hamza Ali Mazari (Ranveer Singh) as a RAW agent to infiltrate Karachi’s brutal underworld to destroy terror cells linked to the Karachi hijacking and the Parliament attack by the ISI. Hamza, poses as a Baloch in the gang of Rehman Dakait, the gangster played intensely by Akshaye Khanna. It shows a world of brutal gang warfare, exposes fake activities and the smuggling of weapons, and orchestrates the downfall of the main protagonist.
Some of the main cast include:
- Sara Arjun as Yalina Jamali
- Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait
- Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari
- Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal
- Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam
Conclusion
Khanna continues to maintain his clear image with a good fan following and a successful career. Also, there is no exact information available about whether he will be seen in Dhurandhar 2 or not. But his fans are expecting to see him in the next part also. Throughout his Bollywood career journey, he has achieved success and awards, and even now he is polishing his skills to achieve more.
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