It was a moment that fans still replay fondly. Before his powerful comeback as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna had already carved a niche with his effortless screen presence. A throwback video of the actor dancing with his Taal co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brings back memories of the time when his charm and effortless style quietly stole the limelight.
Akshaye Khanna’s nostalgic dance with Aishwarya Rai still resonates
The resurfaced clip shows Akshay and Aishwarya dancing to the evergreen song ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’. Wearing an eye-catching red shirt with black pants, Akshay compliments the character of Aishwarya, who is seen holding a guitar in a white outfit. The two shared an easy romantic chemistry that still stands out today, reminding fans of their pairing in ‘Taal’.During a previous interaction with Karan Johar during the promotions of Ittefaq, Akshay was asked who is the sexiest woman in Bollywood.
Without hesitation, he called Aishwarya ‘Aishwarya’ and admitted, “I can’t take my eyes off her every time I meet her. It’s embarrassing for men.” “She must be used to it… but I’m not used to not being able to take my eyes off someone. You just keep staring at her like crazy,” he added, a frank admission that quickly caught attention.
Akshaye Khanna’s career is diverse
Over the years, Akshay has given memorable performances across genres, from ‘Himalay Putra’ and ‘Border’ to ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Hungama’, ‘Race’, ‘Mom’, ‘Section 375’ and ‘Drishyam 2’.
Although he has kept a low profile, his choices have consistently reflected scope and depth.
Akshaye Khanna’s stance on relationships and marriage
Akshay’s personal life has often aroused curiosity, with rumors linking him to several co-stars, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Tara Sharma. However, he has always been vocal about his views on marriage. “I don’t see myself (getting married), I’m not marriage material, as they say,” he once said. Explaining the matter further, he shared with Hindustan Times, “Marriage changes everything.
I want complete control over my life.
“When you share your life with someone else, you can’t fully control it.”
From then to “Dhurandhar” now
While moments like these highlight his earlier days, Akshaye Khanna has once again grabbed attention with ‘Dhurandhar’, where his portrayal of Rahman Dhakaite has struck a chord with audiences. The film’s success marks another high point in his career, proving that his quiet intensity continues to make a lasting impact.