Akshaye Khanna Profile
Akshaye Khanna born on 4 April, 1975, in Mumbai, and is a is son of the Bollywood star turned politician Vinod Khanna. As a student Akshaye had no interest in studies. He learnt martial art in class 8th, during his schooling the actor actively participated in plays. During his schooling the actor actively participated in plays.
In early 1997, there was a similar atmosphere of anticipation as another luminous star promoted and presented his beloved son. Back then, it was the stylish Vinod Khanna who produced ‘Himalayputra’ to launch Akshaye.
Every journalist in town clamoured to interview the young Khanna who sported a charming smile and cute dimples that turned girls dizzy. But while the world was eager to read about him, Akshay wasn’t in any mood to face frivolous questions about the films he’d signed, or his relationship with his father and brother Rahul, or then his views on life in general.
Meanwhile, ‘Himalayputra’, Akshaye Khanna’s debut in Bollywood with the movie “Himalayputra”, went without much success at box office. Despite the film’s box-office failure, Akshaye Khanna was given a warm welcome by the industry and touted as the most talented star son to have graced the screen in years.
Soon after, he justified this faith with a remarkably sensitive performance in J P Dutta’s war epic ‘Border’ (1997), where he rubbed shoulders with established stars like Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff and Sunil Shetty and even picked up a couple of awards for his work. For, unlike close competitor Bobby Deol, he hardly had any important banners under his belt. But even through all those senseless flicks, Akshay won rave reviews for his spontaneity.
With the unfortunate failure of films such as Priyadarshan’s ‘Doli Sajake Rakhna’ (1998), however, Akshaye’s stock started falling as dramatically as it had risen. His stiff attitude towards the press and a fast receding hairline only worsened matters.
Finally, there came a ray of hope in the form of Rishi Kapoor’s ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalein’ (1999). The film proved to be a modest success and everyone praised Akshaye yet again, although it was Aishwarya Rai who hogged the show for most part.
But even Subhash Ghai’s ‘Taal’ (1999), Akshaye’s most prestigious assignment since ‘Border’, couldn’t revive his floundering career. Instead, the film’s second hero, Anil Kapoor, repositioned himself as a character actor and wowed audiences with his new image. In Humraaz (2002), the hot actor played a negative role for the first time his performance was appreciated and also earned him IIFA -Best Villain Award.
In Akshaye Khanna’s real life, he’s a complete normal guy and an extremely private person. He refuses to let anyone into his private and personal matters and because of this he lacks the media’s good graces. Self-belief has been Akshaye’s strongest asset.
Awards:
Lux Zee Cine Best Supporting Actor Award 1997 for Border,
Filmfare Best Newcomer Award 1997 for Border,
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor 2002 for Dil Chahta Hai
IIFA -Best Villain Award for Humraaz (2002)
Filmography:
Himalayputra
Doli Sajake Rakhna
Shadi Se Pehle,
Hulchul,
LOC Kargil,
Dil Chahta Hai,
Taal,
Aa Ab Laut Chalen,
Border
Humraaz
Original Name : Akshaye Khanna
Date of Birth : 4 April, 1975
Birth Place : Mumbai
Zodiac Sign : Aries
Height : 5’9″
Eye Color : Black
Hair Color : Black
Profession : Actor
Religion : Hindu
Father’s Name : Vinod Khanna
Mother’s Name : Geetanjali
Brother(s) : Rahul Khanna
Sister(s) : Step Sister – Sakshi
Debut Film : Himalayaputra
