Akshaye Khanna
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Akshaye Khanna (born March 28, 1975 in Mumbai, India) is a popular actor in India.
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[edit] Biography
Though his major interest remains Hindi cinema (also called Bollywood), Akshaye Khanna has grown in popularity and is well-known all over India. Akshaye is the son of Bollywood producer and film star Vinod Khanna. Although a star in his own right, Akshaya is considered one of the industry's most underrated actors.
Akshaye made his debut in his father's production Himalayputra in 1997 which flopped at the box office. Akshaye Khanna has demonstrated a versatility with a wide array of roles. His first box office success was J.P Dutta's Border (1997) followed by Subhash Ghai's Taal (1999) and Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai (2001) for which he won Best Supporting Actor. With his first negative role in Humraaz (2002), Akshaye's performance was applauded and earned a nomination for Best Villain. Akshaye recently has ventured into the low concept comedies of Priyadarshan such as Hungama (2003) & Hulchul (2004) and has enjoyed success there as well.
In 2006 his first three releases, Shaadi Se Pehle, 36 China Town and Aap Ki Khatir have not done as well as expected at the box office. He is currently working on Nikhil Advani's multi-starrer, Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love which releases in January 2007.
His brother Rahul Khanna is also in the film industry but usually only appears in art films.
[edit] Personal Life
He used to date Riya Sen.
[edit] Awards
In 1998, Khanna won the Filmfare Best Debut Award for his role in Border. In 2002, Khanna won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his role in Dil Chahta Hai.
[edit] Filmography
| Film | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mahabharata (film) | 2008 | Karna | Announced |
| Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love | 2007 | Shiven | filming |
| Gandhi, My Father | 2006 | Harilal Gandhi | filming |
| Aap Ki Khatir | 2006 | Aman | |
| 36 China Town | 2006 | Police Officer | |
| Shaadi Se Pehle | 2006 | Ashish | |
| Hulchul | 2004 | Jai | |
| Deewaar | 2004 | Gaurav Kaul | |
| LOC Kargil | 2003 | Lt. Balwan Singh | |
| Hungama | 2003 | Jeetu | |
| Border Hindustan Ka* | 2003 | Mobarak | *special appearance |
| Bollywood/Hollywood* | 2002 | Himself | *special appearance |
| Deewangee | 2002 | Raj Goyal | |
| Humraaz | 2002 | Karan | Nominated, Best Villain |
| Dil Chahta Hai | 2001 | Siddharth Sinha | Winner, Best Supporting Actor |
| Taal | 1999 | Manav Mehta | |
| Laawaris | 1999 | Captain Dada | |
| Aa Ab Laut Chalen | 1999 | Rohan | |
| Dahek | 1999 | Sameer Roshan | |
| Kudrat | 1998 | Vijay | |
| Doli Sajake Rakhna | 1998 | Inder | |
| Mohabbat | 1997 | Rohit Malhotra/Tony Braganza | |
| Border | 1997 | Dharamvir | Winner, Best Debut |
| Himalayaputra | 1997 | Abhay |
