Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Akshaye Khanna
17/02/2025
After the release of 'Chhaava', Akshaye Khanna received strong audience and critical praise for his portrayal of Aurangzeb. Coverage highlighted that his performance became one of the film's most discussed elements and helped amplify the film's overall reception.
21/01/2025
The makers of 'Chhaava' unveiled Akshaye Khanna's first-look poster as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb ahead of the film's February 2025 release. The reveal confirmed his casting in the historical drama alongside Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Akshoo |
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| Full Name | Akshaye Khanna |
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. |