Chhaava’ Star Akshaye Khanna Reveals Why He Chose Not to Work with His Father, Vinod Khanna

Akshaye Khanna Reveals: Recently seen in a powerful role as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the historical film Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna has opened up about why he always avoided working alongside his father, the late veteran actor Vinod Khanna.

In a candid revelation, Akshaye shared that not only did he refrain from collaborating with his father, but he also felt similarly about working with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan.

Why He Chose Not to Work with His Father

In an old interview from 2008, Akshaye explained the reason behind his decision. He said, “There are certain people you just shouldn’t work with. My father is one of them. It’s impossible to stand confidently in the same frame as him.”

He went on to elaborate, “His on-screen presence was incredibly powerful. Matching that kind of charisma is not easy. It’s either something you have, or you don’t — and I don’t think I have it. Some actors dominate the screen effortlessly. My father was one of them.”

His Journey in Films

Akshaye Khanna made his Bollywood debut in 1997 with Himalay Putra, a film that earned him praise for his acting. He rose to prominence with Border, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut. In 1999, he starred opposite Aishwarya Rai in Taal, and their on-screen chemistry was widely appreciated.

Popular Films

Known for his intense and nuanced performances, Akshaye has delivered several memorable films over the years. His most popular works include Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Humraaz (2002), Hungama (2003), Hulchul (2004), 36 China Town (2006), Gandhi, My Father (2007), Race (2008), Section 375 (2019), and Drishyam 2 (2022).

Upcoming Projects

Looking ahead, Akshaye Khanna will be seen in some exciting projects, including Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, the third installment of Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam franchise, and Param Sundar, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles.

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