I have been a loyal and consistent fan of Akshaye Khanna from his very first movie. Initially, I thought he is the most good looking actor that has entered the Indian cinema with his cute smile and dimples. He had this amazing sense of dialogue delivery and from the very first movie, he didn't seem to have anything cheap about him. And he looked super cute in his movie with Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Kapoor in songs such as Mohabbat Hai. And apart from that I think he is the only actor with an executive look.
His song "I am a Bachelor" was an instant hit. But, he proved to be much more than a good looking actor. He is different from the rest of the tacky actors and actresses in the industry. This man, is a genuinely good actor who takes his craft seriously. He maintained a distance from the media from the very beginning for which he was considered arrogant. But he remained consistent and stayed quiet. Now, media does not care whether he puts on a wig or is bald, everybody knows for sure that if he is in a movie, he would have acted well.
Akshaye Khanna, was born on 28th March, 1975 in Mumbai city. So, it seems my sister's opinions about the year 1975 was true. A lot of good actors were born in this year. He is the youngest son of actor and politician, Vinod Khanna. His elder brother Rahul Khanna, who was also a popular VJ on MTV and who tried his hands at acting also, was initially liked much more than Akshaye Khanna due to his good looks and charming personality. But Rahul Khanna was never a good actor and so he is not really remembered as one either.
Akshaye Khanna made his debut with his father's production, Himalay Putra, in 1997 at the age of 22, in which he was recognized as a promising new entrant in the Indian film industry. He received Filmfare Best Debut Award Male for his performance in Border in 1998. Truly in, Border, he was the most adorable soldier. Some of his other hits include Taal, Hum Raaz, Dil Chahta Hai, Hulchul and Race. He did not always focus on getting the lead role but rather a significant role, which is why he even worked as shrewed villain characters in Hum Raaz and Race. His performances were loved by audiences.
Dil Chahta Hai was an all time unique creation of the Indian cinema made by Farhan Akhtar. Akshaye Khanna played the role of a decent and sober artist who fell in love with an older woman. He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Dil Chahta Hai in 2002.
But apart from that, he received special critical acclaim for his outstanding performance in Ghandi My Father. He touched the hearts of many by his performance. He also won the Best Performance Award in the Australian Indian Film Festival for his role of Harilal Ghandi in Ghandi My Father.
Recently, people are waiting for one of his new releases No Problem, in which he will play a comedy role.
All in all, I would say he is a no nonsense actor who does not do any bullshitting. His fans and the industry know that he is a serious actor who takes his work seriously. He is known for giving answers in one liners and it is very recently that he has started talking to media and that also for his movies. He is one actor who does not have a problem of being over shadowed by any actor. He has worked with brilliant actors from the beginning of his career and has always done justice to his work.
I feel, Vinod Khanna has done a brilliant job at raising his kids. I think amongst all the child stars in the Indian cinema, his sons were the most outstanding ones. They have a personality and sense of responsibility. They are not crazy and lost unlike most actors and actresses.
Media has always been after him about his personal life and his single status. They feel it is so weird that he is single and yet not controversial. Here's what Akshaye Khanna says about his personal life:
“Somebody asked me a few days back why I am not involved in any controversy! Isn’t that the strangest thing to ask?” he asks. Then he goes on to explain, “Call me boring, but I can’t handle negative situations. Even in my personal life, I can’t bear to have bad feelings. I get very uncomfortable with negativity or if anything is left unsaid. Everything should be clear and on the table.”
So, Akshaye likes a simple life? “That’s it,” he smiles, “My work is my hobby and, if I am not on the sets, I am at home or with a bunch of very close friends. Or, I am on the computer playing games, or watching TV, or reading. I don’t go out a lot. I hate partying or going to crowded places. I am actually a shy guy, and take time to warm up to people.”
Media assumes that his boring and introvert lifestyle is the reason for him being single. To that he replied “No, that’s because I am happy being single. I am still young, and want to enjoy my life my way. I don’t think being committed is the be-all and end-all of life. Why do you have to be in a relationship all the time? I am not looking for love - if it happens, fine.”
And then, he goes on to explain another side effect of not being in love. “Being single and an actor is a deadly combo. Obviously, girls hit on me all the time. Then I have to hit on them - what to do?” he laughs.
I have tried to put pics of his life in the best possible manner from his childhood days till stardom. But this particular one, is a bit funny and the funny part is our politicians Benazir Bhutto and her husband.
