Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Akshoo |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9” |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (Semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Khatri |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Vinod Khanna (Actor & Politician, Died in 2017) | ||||||
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| Mother | Geetanjali Khanna (Former Model, Died in 2018) | ||||||
| Step-mother | Kavita Khanna | ||||||
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| Maternal Grandfather | Bobby A.F.S. Talyarkhan (Cricket Commentator) |
Career
| Debut | Bollywood Film: Himalay Putra (1997) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Last Film | Dhurandhar (2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Favourite Actor | Rajesh Khanna |
| Favourite Actress | Dimple Kapadia |
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| Favourite TV Show | Homeland |
| Favourite Song | "Sinbad The Sailor" from the film 'Rock On' (2008) |
| Favourite Colour | White |
| Favourite Sport | Football |
| Favourite Book | Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Akshaye Khanna comes from a Punjabi family with a strong artistic heritage. | |
| 2. Before his Bollywood career, he trained in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai. | |
| 3. His breakthrough role came in the movie 'Border' in 1997. | |
| 4. He was initially considered for Aamir Khan's part in 'Taare Zameen Par' in 2007. | |
| 5. His performance as Harilal Gandhi in 'Gandhi, My Father' is highly acclaimed. | |
| 6. Kareena Kapoor revealed she had a crush on Akshaye Khanna during her teenage years. | |
| 7. Returning to Bollywood after a 4-year hiatus, he starred in 'Dishoom' in 2016. | |
| 8. During an interview in 2017, he mentioned that he does not have plans to marry. | |
| 9. Although he was the top choice for Sunil Dutt's role in 'Sanju' in 2018, he ultimately did not get the part. | |
| 10. He is known for choosing unconventional scripts, complex characters and powerful supporting roles. |
Latest News about Akshaye Khanna
12/02/2026 Akshaye Khanna Exits Ajay Devgn-fronted Drishyam 3; Reason Revealed
03/01/2026 How Dhurandhar helped Akshaye Khanna cross ₹2,000 crore mark at the box office in 2025
26/12/2025 Akshaye Khanna reportedly demanded 21 crores in fees for Drishyam 3, leading to his exit
05/12/2025 Dhurandhar released, with Akshaye Khanna's performance being highly praised
04/07/2025 Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti released
11/05/2025 Farhan Akhtar revealed Aamir Khan's conditions for starring in 'Dil Chahta Hai'
22/04/2025 'Chhaava' became the first non-franchise Indian film to hit ₹600cr
05/04/2025 Akshaye Khanna sets Telugu debut with Prasanth Varma's 'Mahakali'
23/03/2025 Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' crossed ₹775cr globally
21/03/2025 Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' leaked online, faces legal complaint over piracy
03/03/2025 After Hindi domination, 'Chhaava' eyes Telugu audience; trailer out
27/02/2025 Chhattisgarh declares Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' tax-free after MP, Goa
26/02/2025 Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama, Chhaava, set for grand Telugu release
14/02/2025 Chhaava released