Akshaye Khanna: News
Indian actor Akshaye Khanna, born on March 28, 1975, appears in Hindi films and has won several awards in diverse acting categories, including three Screen Awards, two IIFA Awards, and two Filmfare Awards. He made his acting debut in ‘Himalay Putra,’ a 1997 film, right after completing his studies in Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, Mumbai. He soon gained commercial success with his next film ‘Border’ in 1997 and the film earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award. Apart from studying in the acting institute, Khanna studied in Bombay International School and completed his junior college from St, Lawrence in Ooty. He is the son of late actor and politician Vinod Khanna and Geetanjali Taleyarkhan, who was a Parsi. Khanna is also the younger brother of actor Rahul Khanna. Khanna became popular with films like ‘Taal’ (1999), ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2001), and ‘Humraaz’ (2002).
Why netizens didn't like 'Dhurandhar 2's OTT premiere model
The much-anticipated OTT release of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge on JioHotstar on Thursday evening has been marred by viewer complaints.
Why Ranveer Singh took a modest fee for 'Dhurandhar'
Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar has become one of the biggest box-office hits in recent times. New revelations about the financial structure of the film have now emerged.
When, where to watch 'Dhurandhar' on TV
The much-acclaimed spy action thriller Dhurandhar will make its world television debut on Saturday.
'Mahakali': Rohit Saraf joins Prasanth Varma's film
Actor Rohit Saraf is set to make his Telugu film debut with Mahakali, a movie set in the Hanu-Man universe, analyst Taran Adarsh revealed on X on Thursday.
Akshaye Khanna to play Shukracharya in Prasanth Varma's 'Mahakali'
Actor Akshaye Khanna, who recently starred in the blockbuster Dhurandhar, has taken a break from mainstream Hindi films to explore new territory.
'Dhurandhar' 'fundamentally detached' from Baloch people's realities, claims activist
Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent activist, has criticized the portrayal of the Baloch people in Aditya Dhar's blockbuster film Dhurandhar.
'Scolded everyone...': How Akshaye Khanna stood up for fellow actor
Actor Amit Behl recently shared an incident where Akshaye Khanna stood up for a fellow actor's dignity and respect.
Akshaye Khanna-Fahadh Faasil in contention for Salman's 'SVC63' villain role
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up for his next film, tentatively titled SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally.
'What's wrong with propaganda films?': Javed Akhtar defends 'Dhurandhar'
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has defended Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which has been accused of being a "propaganda film."
Subhash Ghai confirms 'Taal' sequel on the way
Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai has confirmed that he is working on a sequel to his 1999 musical hit Taal.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' gets Japan release date
The acclaimed Hindi film, Dhurandhar (Part 1), directed by Aditya Dhar, is set to hit Japanese theaters on July 10, 2026.
Subhash Ghai reveals 'Taal 2' script is almost complete
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently confirmed to HT City that the script for Taal 2, the sequel to his 1999 hit, is nearly complete.
'Naya kabootar pakad liye...': Ravi Kishan slams 'Dhurandhar' propaganda allegations
Actor Ravi Kishan has come out in defense of the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has been accused of being a propaganda film.
Screen Awards 2026: Full list of winners
The 2026 edition of the Chetak Screen Awards was a night to remember, especially for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar.
Will 'Dhurandhar' films get a 7.5-hour combined cut?
The record-breaking Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar, might make a grand return to theaters with a special combined cut.
Akshaye Khanna's 'Mahakali' to release in both Telugu, Hindi
Akshaye Khanna, who recently made a successful comeback with Dhurandhar, will soon be seen in the Telugu film Mahakali.
Prabhas to make a special appearance in 'Mahakali'?
The upcoming mythological film Mahakali, created by Prasanth Varma, might feature a special appearance by superstar Prabhas.
'Mahakali': Director shares Akshaye Khanna's BTS photo as Shukracharya
On Saturday, director-producer Prasanth Varma wished actor Akshaye Khanna a happy 51st birthday.
'Dhurandhar 2' creates records by crossing ₹1,000cr by Day 7
The action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal among others, has crossed the ₹1,000cr mark at the global box office.
Why did the casting of 'Dhurandhar' take 2 years?
The recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been a hot topic of discussion, especially for its meticulous casting.
Meet Preetisheel Singh, National Award-winning makeup artist behind 'Dhurandhar'
The recently released film Dhurandhar 2 and its predecessor Dhurandhar (2025) have been widely praised for the performances and gripping storyline.
'Unmissable experience': Venkatesh heaps praise on 'Dhurandhar 2'
Telugu superstar Venkatesh Daggubati has joined the list of celebrities who have praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Did 'Dhurandhar 2' get its own viral track in 'Didi'?
Ranveer Singh's character in Dhurandhar 2, Hamza Ali Mazari, has an impressive entry sequence with an Arabic rai song titled Didi. The 1992 song was written and performed by Algerian singer Khaled.
'Dhurandhar 2' director requests fans against sharing spoilers amid leak
As Dhurandhar: The Revenge prepares for its theatrical release on Thursday, director Aditya Dhar has shared an emotional message with the audience.
Farah reveals she once avoided working with 'irritable' Akshaye Khanna
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently opened up about her past experiences working with actor Akshaye Khanna.
'Dhurandhar 2': Ranveer Singh to have special song like 'FA9LA'
Ranveer Singh will reportedly have a special song in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, similar to Akshaye Khanna's viral FA9LA track from the first part.
'Dhurandhar' becomes Netflix's most-watched Indian film
Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar has become the most-watched Indian film on Netflix, racking up a whopping 220 lakh views in just 31 days since its release on January 30.
'Chandra grahan' pushed 'Dhurandhar 2's trailer release?
The much-anticipated trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar, was apparently postponed due to an unexpected reason.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' to be longer than first part?
The much-anticipated sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set to be a lengthy affair.
'Dhurandhar 2': Do we know Bade Sahab's identity?
The 2025 film, Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, became a pop culture phenomenon, and its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is highly anticipated.
'Dhurandhar 2' not certified yet; still in the shooting process
Contrary to recent reports claiming that Dhurandhar 2 has been certified and its runtime finalized, a report by India Today has revealed that the film hasn't been submitted for certification yet.
Who'll play villain in 'Tumbbad 2': Akshaye Khanna or Nawazuddin?
The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed film Tumbbad is in the works with a bigger scale than its predecessor.
'Dhurandhar' becomes longest-trending film on BookMyShow, beats 'Chhaava'
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has created history by becoming the longest-trending Indian movie on BookMyShow.
'Dhurandhar': Nagarjuna clarifies he wasn't offered Akshaye Khanna's role
Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna has denied the recent rumors that he was offered the role played by Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar.
'Dhurandhar' pirated version sold at THIS shocking price in Pakistan
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, which was barred from release in Pakistan and several Gulf countries during its theatrical run, has now surfaced in the country's pirated market.
Prakash Raj joins 'Drishyam 3,' and he's 'not replacing anyone'
The third installment of the Drishyam franchise, starring Ajay Devgn, has added veteran actor Prakash Raj to its cast.
'Dhurandhar' stars top IMDb popularity list; Sara Arjun ranks first
The latest edition of IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities list has been revealed, with the cast and crew of Dhurandhar dominating the rankings.
'Dhurandhar 2': Makers plan grand trailer launch event in Mumbai
The makers of the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2 (Dhurandhar: The Revenge) are reportedly planning a grand trailer launch.
'Dhurandhar': Producer promises sequel will be 'bigger than first part'
The blockbuster film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has created history by becoming the first Bollywood movie to cross ₹1000 crore at the domestic box office.
'Dhurandhar 2' sets new benchmark with ₹245cr non-theatrical rights deal
Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar's upcoming film, Dhurandhar 2, has reportedly set a new benchmark in the non-theatrical rights market.
'Dhurandhar 2' OTT rights sold for a whopping ₹150cr!
The digital rights of the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge have been sold for a staggering ₹150 crore, reported Bollywood Hungama. This makes it one of the biggest OTT deals in recent history.
Yami Gautam to join Ranveer Singh in 'Dhurandhar' sequel?
Yami Gautam is part of the star-studded cast of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, as reported by Pinkvilla.
Sunny to make OTT debut with Netflix's 'Ikka'; first-look out
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, who has recently tasted success with Gadar 2 and Border 2, will make his OTT debut with Netflix's upcoming legal drama-thriller Ikka.
Makers: 'Dhurandhar' wasn't censored; OTT version follows Netflix guidelines
The blockbuster film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, was released on Netflix on Friday midnight.
'Dhurandhar' now among IMDb's top 250 films of all time
Aditya Dhar's latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, has not only been a commercial success but has also received critical acclaim.
Kartik's busy schedule delays 'Amaran' director's Bollywood debut?
After the success of Amaran (2024), director Rajkumar Periasamy was all set to make his Bollywood debut with a pan-India film.
'Border 2' not about about war, says Suniel Shetty
As Ahan Shetty's Border 2 released on Friday, his father and veteran actor Suniel Shetty shared an emotional note.
'Dhurandhar' box office: Ranveer's film dips ahead of 'Border 2'
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's spy thriller Dhurandhar is slowing down at the box office as it approaches the end of its theatrical run.
Vicky Kaushal to join Ranveer Singh in 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Vicky Kaushal has been roped in for an extended cameo in the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, according to a report by Mid-Day.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now 'The Revenge'; teaser gets 'A' certificate
The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar will be titled Dhurandhar The Revenge, reported Bollywood Hungama.