Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna

Actor

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/03/1975
Age50 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

NicknameAkshoo

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 9”
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack (Semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityH.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduate
Schooling
  • Bombay International School, Babulnath
  • Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Hobbies
  • Playing Chess & Squash
  • Gardening
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Gymming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Neha (in 1995)
  • Aishwarya Rai (Actress, Rumour)
  • Tara Sharma (Actress)
  • Riya Sen (Actress, Rumour)
  • Ex-fiancee Tara Sharma (Actress)

Family

FatherVinod Khanna (Actor & Politician, Died in 2017)
MotherGeetanjali Khanna (Former Model, Died in 2018)
Step-motherKavita Khanna
Siblings
BrotherRahul Khanna (Actor, Elder)
Half-brotherSakshi Khanna (Actor)
Half-sisterShraddha Khanna
Maternal GrandfatherBobby A.F.S. Talyarkhan (Cricket Commentator)

Career

DebutBollywood Film: Himalay Putra (1997)
Last FilmDhurandhar (2025)
Awards, Achievements
Filmfare Award - Best Debut - Male for the film 'Border' (1997)
Filmfare Award - Best Supporting Actor, Screen Award - Special Jury Award for the film 'Dil Chahta Hai' (2001)
Australian Indian Film Festival - Best Performance Award for 'Gandhi, My Father' (2007)
Received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Aurangzeb in 'Chhaava' and Rehman Dakait in 'Dhurandhar'
Filmography
  • Himalay Putra
  • Border
  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen
  • Daag: The Fire
  • Taal
Dil Chahta Hai
  • Humraaz
  • Deewangee
Hungama
Hulchul
36 China Town
Gandhi, My Father
Race
  • Tees Maar Khan
  • Aakrosh
Dishoom
  • Mom
  • Ittefaq
Section 375
Drishyam 2
  • Chhaava
  • Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti
  • Dhurandhar
Upcoming Movies
  • Film: Dhurandhar 2 Expected Release: 19/03/2026 Role / Notes: Villain — Rehman Dakait
  • Film: Mahakali Expected Release: 2026 (TBA) Role / Notes: Asuraguru Shukracharya (Telugu debut)
  • Film: Ikka Expected Release: 2026 (TBA, reportedly for OTT) Role / Notes: Parallel lead / important role

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • Pizza
  • Hamburger
  • Sea food
Favourite ActorRajesh Khanna
Favourite ActressDimple Kapadia
Favourite Film(s)
  • James Bond Series
  • Bourne Series
  • Gone Girl
Favourite Film Director(s)
  • Priyadarshan
  • Abbas-Mastan
  • J.P. Dutta
  • Farhan Akhtar
Favourite TV ShowHomeland
Favourite Song"Sinbad The Sailor" from the film 'Rock On' (2008)
Favourite ColourWhite
Favourite SportFootball
Favourite BookSacred Games by Vikram Chandra

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • BMW
  • Rewa (eco-friendly electric car)

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
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