Akshaye Khanna
Actor

Akshaye Khanna

Active Bollywood Actor
Based In Mumbai, India.
Origin Mumbai, India.
Years Active 1997 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

Akshaye Khanna Biography

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Akshaye Khanna
  • Profession: Actor
  • Date of Birth: 28 March 1975
  • Age: 50
  • Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Years Active: 1997 – Present
  • Industry: Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood)

Family Background

  • Father: Vinod Khanna (Veteran Actor & Politician)
  • Mother: Geetanjali Khanna
  • Brother: Rahul Khanna (Actor)
  • Married Status: Unmarried

Education

  • Studied at Lawrence School, Lovedale (Ooty)
  • Attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

Career Highlight

Year Movie Name Career Highlight
1997 Himalay Putra Bollywood debut
1997 Border Breakthrough role; critical and commercial success
1999 Taal Established as a strong supporting actor
2001 Dil Chahta Hai Career-defining performance as Siddharth
2002 Humraaz Filmfare Critics Award–winning performance
2004 Deewaar Mature and intense character role
2007 Gandhi, My Father Critically acclaimed biographical role
2008 Race Popular negative-shaded role
2012 Gali Gali Chor Hai Come back to lead roles after a break
2017 Ittefaq Praised for restrained, intelligent acting
2019 Section 375 Acclaimed courtroom drama performance
2022 Drishyam 2 Major commercial comeback and audience praise
2024 Chhaava Strong historical character portrayal

Recent Activity

1. Major Release – Dhurandhar (2025)

  • Played the role of Rehman Dakait in the spy-action thriller
  • The film achieved major box office success (₹400 Cr+ worldwide)
  • His entry scene and performance received strong audience and critical praise
  • Gained positive international response, including appreciation from Pakistan

2. Viral Look & Performance Discussion

  • His intense transformation for Dhurandhar, including prosthetic work, became widely discussed
  • Industry professionals and audiences praised his dedication and character depth

3. Upcoming Film – Mahakali

  • Cast as Shukracharya in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe
  • Expected theatrical release around 2026
  • Considered a significant mythological character role

4. Upcoming Film – Bhagam Bhag 2

Signed for the sequel alongside Akshay Kumar

Shooting reportedly scheduled to begin in early 2026

Marks his return to comedy after a long gap

5. Low-Profile Personal Presence

  • Seen performing a Vastu Shanti Havan at his Alibaug residence
  • Continues to maintain a private lifestyle with no personal social media presence
  • Remains a frequent topic of online discussion due to performance-driven reputation

Award List

Year Award Name Category Film / Work Result
1998 Sansui Viewers’ Choice Movie Awards Best Debut Actor Himalay Putra Won
1998 Screen Awards Most Promising Newcomer – Male Himalay Putra & Border Won
1998 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor Border Nominated
1998 Filmfare Awards (43rd) Best Male Debut Himalay Putra Won
1998 Filmfare Awards (43rd) Best Supporting Actor Border Nominated
1998 Zee Cine Awards Best Male Debut Himalay Putra Won
1998 Zee Cine Awards Best Supporting Actor Border Won
2002 Filmfare Awards (47th) Best Supporting Actor Dil Chahta Hai Won
2002 IIFA Awards (3rd) Best Supporting Actor Dil Chahta Hai Nominated
2002 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor Dil Chahta Hai Nominated
2002 Screen Awards Special Jury Award Dil Chahta Hai Won
2002 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Dil Chahta Hai Nominated
2002 Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards Best Supporting Actor – Hindi Dil Chahta Hai Won
2002 Sansui Viewers’ Choice Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor Dil Chahta Hai Won
2003 Filmfare Awards (48th) Best Performance in a Negative Role Humraaz Nominated
2003 IIFA Awards (4th) Best Villain Humraaz Won
2003 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Humraaz Nominated
2003 Sansui Viewers’ Choice Movie Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Humraaz Won
2003 Screen Awards Best Villain Humraaz Nominated
2003 Screen Awards Best Actor Deewangee Nominated
2008 Filmfare Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Gandhi, My Father Nominated
2008 Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Gandhi, My Father Nominated
2009 IIFA Awards (10th) Best Villain Race Won
2009 Screen Awards Best Villain Race Won
2011 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Tees Maar Khan Nominated
2011 Stardust Awards Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance Tees Maar Khan Nominated
2011 Stardust Awards Star of the Year – Actor Tees Maar Khan Won
2017 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Dishoom Nominated
2017 Stardust Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Dishoom Nominated
2018 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Ittefaq Nominated
2020 Filmfare Awards (65th) Best Actor – Critics Section 375 Nominated
2020 Screen Awards Best Actor – Critics Section 375 Nominated
2022 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor in an Original Film State of Siege: Temple Attack Nominated

About Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna is an Indian actor known for his intelligent, subtle, and character-driven performances in Hindi cinema.
He was born on 28 March 1975.
His father was veteran actor and politician Vinod Khanna, and his mother is Geetanjali Khanna.
No, Akshaye Khanna is unmarried.
No, he does not have any children.
His debut film was Himalay Putra (1997).
Border (1997) brought him widespread recognition, while Dil Chahta Hai (2001) is considered a career-defining role.
He is known for intense, intellectual, negative-shaded, and realistic character roles.
Dhurandhar (2025) and Drishyam 2 (2022) were major commercial successes.
No, he maintains a very private life and does not use personal social media accounts.

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