Akshaye Khanna appears to be on a career high, and the appreciation only continues to grow. His latest performance as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has sparked conversations across social media ever since the film hit theatres last Friday. The actor’s portrayal of the Pakistani crime lord and politician has become one of the highlights of the movie, earning him widespread praise from both critics and audiences.
Joining the wave of admiration, Ameesha Patel shared a heartfelt note for her longtime friend. Posting a throwback picture from their Humraaz promotions in London, she described Akshaye as “ego less” and “unassuming,” celebrating how much he has grown as an actor over the years. In her caption, she wrote, “GREATNESS THEN n EVEN GREATER NOW!! That’s AKSHAY KHANNA (AKSHU as I fondly call him)!! Yet most unassuming n ego less!!… I don’t even think AKSHU realises he has BLOWN the NATION with his performances this year!!”
2025 has indeed been a standout year for Akshaye. He began with Chhaava, delivering a striking portrayal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb opposite Vicky Kaushal. The film went on to become a blockbuster, with his performance receiving strong praise.
In Dhurandhar, another moment of his an impromptu dance sequence has gone viral, with fans calling his screen presence “unmatched.” The makers even released the clip online due to its overwhelming response.With two impactful roles back-to-back, Akshaye Khanna has firmly re-established himself as one of the most compelling performers of the year.
