In 2025, Akshaye Khanna arrived on the big screen as Rehman Ducket in Dhurandhar; It was not easy for anyone to take their eyes off the actor. However, did you know that there is an artist from the Bollywood industry, whom Akshay keeps staring at like he is ‘crazy’? She is none other than his Taal co-star, B-town beauty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
When the “Dhurandhar” actor. Akshaye Khanna He admitted that he cannot take his eyes off Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
This recognition dates back to 2017, when Akshaye Khanna, along with Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra, was promoting his film ‘Ittefaq’. The cast was in conversation with Karan Johar, who, in a candid moment, asked Akshay who he finds the most fascinating to work with. “Ash (Aishwarya Rai),” Khanna replied in a moment, before praising the actor.
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“I can’t take my eyes off her every time I meet her,” he admitted, and heaped praise on the “Jodha Akbar” star.
He added that no one has that kind of influence on Akshay, but when it comes to Aishwarya, he keeps staring at her. “It’s embarrassing for men. She must be used to it (people staring at her). But I’m not used to not being able to take my eyes off someone,” he admitted.“You keep staring at her like crazy,” Akshay said.Sonakshi Sinha also chimed in and said, “Not just men. Even I am unable to take my eyes off her.
“It’s absolutely amazing.”
Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan movies
Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have done two films together so far. They have graced the big screen with Rishi Kapoor’s ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalen’ and Subhash Ghai’s ‘Taal’. While the former did not perform exceptionally well at the box office, the latter brought them immense love, due to their unparalleled chemistry.
Akshaye Khanna and the success of “Dhurandhar”.
Akshaye Khanna is one artist who has always been praised for giving his best with every character. However, there were times when his work did not receive much attention. However, that changed first with the film Chaava, where he essayed the role of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and then with Dhurandhar, where he played the role of Lyari’s underworld boss, Rehman Dhakaite. Despite being the antagonist in the film, Akshay received immense love and appreciation from the audience and critics alike.