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Published 13:23 IST, October 1st 2019

Akshaye Khanna: All you need to know about the intense actor

Akshaye Khanna is the son of legendary actor Vinod Khanna and yesteryear model Geetanjali Khanna. He also has a younger brother Rahul Khanna

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Akshaye Khanna is one of the most versatile actors in the Bollywood industry. The actor has carved a niche for himself in the film fraternity. Akshaye has proved that he is a bankable star in the industry with films like Dil Chahta Hai, Taal, Section 375, The Accidental Prime Minister and Humraaz. Even though the actor is the son of veteran actor Vinod Khanna, Akshaye Khanna has built his own identity in the film industry through his powerful performances. Akshaye Khanna was born to actor Vinod Khanna and yesteryear model Geetanjali Khanna.

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Akshaye Khanna has a younger brother, Rahul Khanna who is also a Bollywood actor

Akshaye Khanna has a younger brother, Rahul Khanna who has also appeared in many Bollywood films. The actor was born on March 28, 1975. Akshaye Khanna learnt acting from the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute. The actor made his Bollywood debut with the film, Himalay Putra which released in the year 1997. The film was produced by his father, Vinod Khanna. Akshaye Khanna also has a step-mother Kavita Khanna. He also has step-siblings Sakshi Khanna and Shraddha Khanna. Though Akshaye Khanna is a bachelor, he has been in the news on multiple occasions due to his rumoured relationships.

Also Read: Section 375 Box Office: Akshaye Khanna Starrer Crosses 10 Crores

Akshaye Khanna was allegedly rumoured to be dating his Taal co-star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Akshaye Khanna was rumoured to be dating his Taal co-actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actor was also allegedly in a relationship with actor Riya Sen. Akshaye Khanna was reportedly also engaged to actor Tara Sharma. But according to media reports, their relationship soon went downhill and the two parted ways. Akshaye Khanna catapulted to instant fame when he was roped in to play a pivotal role in the film Border. His performance received a positive response from the audiences. The actor also appeared in critically acclaimed films like Gandhi My Father. The actor was recently seen in the film The Accidental Prime Minister where he essayed the role of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's media advisor Sanjaya Baru. Akshaye Khanna recently received loads of accolades for his film, Section 375. The actor was seen opposite Richa Chadha in this film.  

Updated 15:26 IST, October 1st 2019