Akshaye Khanna movies & biography
Akshaye Khanna is an Indian film actor born on 28 March 1975 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He made his acting debut in 1997 with Himalay Putra, produced by his father Vinod Khanna. He has received Filmfare Awards twice.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1975 (age 51) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Latest release | Ikka (2026) |
Best Akshaye Khanna movies
Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti
Drishyam 2
Mom
Dhurandhar
Chhaava
Dil Chahta HaiCareer overview
Akshaye Khanna began his acting career in 1997 with Himalay Putra, a film produced by his father Vinod Khanna. That same year, he appeared in Border, which became one of his most popular films. In 1999, he starred in Taal, another commercially successful film. His critically acclaimed performance in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) earned him widespread praise. He continued to receive critical acclaim for his roles in Humraaz (2002) and Gandhi, My Father (2007). After a four-year gap following Gali Gali Chor Hai, he returned to acting in 2016 with an antagonistic role in Dishoom. In 2017, he appeared in Mom as Matthew Francis and in Ittefaq as Dev Sharma. He played Sanjaya Baru in The Accidental Prime Minister (2019) and Tarun Saluja in Section 375 (2019). In 2021, he made a special appearance in Hungama 2. He portrayed IG Tarun Ahlawat in Drishyam 2 (2022). In 2025, he appeared in Chhaava as Aurangzeb and in Dhurandhar as Rehman Dakait, the latter earning him critical acclaim. His upcoming film is Ikka (2026), where he plays Shouryaman Gaur.
Akshaye Khanna movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ikka | Shouryaman Gaur | 5.6 TMDB |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Rehman Dakait | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti | Major Hanut Singh | 8.4 TMDB |
| 2025 | Chhaava | Aurangzeb | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 | IG Tarun Ahlawat | 8.0 TMDB |
| 2017 | Mom | Matthew Francis | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | Aman Mehra | 4.6 TMDB |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Jai Chand | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Lt. Balwan Singh Panghal | 5.6 TMDB |
| 2002 | Deewangee | Raj Goyal | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Karan Malhotra | 6.2 TMDB |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Siddharth "Sid" Sinha | 6.9 TMDB |
| 1997 | Border | 2nd Lt. Dharamvir Singh Bhakhri | 6.5 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Akshaye Khanna's latest movie?
His latest movie is Ikka (2026), where he plays Shouryaman Gaur.
When and where was Akshaye Khanna born?
He was born on 28 March 1975 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What was Akshaye Khanna's debut film?
He made his acting debut in 1997 with Himalay Putra.
Which are some of Akshaye Khanna's best-known films?
His most popular films include Border (1997), Taal (1999), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Hulchul (2004), Race (2008), and Dhurandhar (2025).
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