In 2025, Akshaye Khanna returned to the big screen as Rehman Dakait in 'Dhurandhar', captivating audiences with his performance. However, the actor once revealed that there is one Bollywood star he cannot stop staring at: his 'Taal' co-star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
The Confession
During the 2017 promotions of his film 'Ittefaq', Akshaye Khanna appeared alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra on Karan Johar's talk show. When asked who he finds the most stunning in the industry, Khanna instantly replied, 'Ash (Aishwarya Rai).' He elaborated, 'I can't take my eyes off her every time I meet her.' The actor admitted that no one else has this effect on him, adding, '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 somebody. You just keep staring at her like a lunatic.'
Sonakshi Sinha chimed in, saying, 'Not only guys. Even I am not able to take my eyes off her. She is damn stunning.'
Their On-Screen Collaboration
Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have starred in two films together: 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen' with Rishi Kapoor and Subhash Ghai's 'Taal'. While the former did not perform well at the box office, 'Taal' earned them immense love for their chemistry.
Akshaye Khanna's Recent Success
Khanna has always been praised for his versatile performances. However, his work sometimes went unnoticed until his role as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 'Chaava' and as Lyari's underworld leader Rehman Dakait in 'Dhurandhar'. Despite playing antagonists, he received widespread appreciation from audiences and critics.
