In 2025, Akshay Khanna hit the big screen as Rehman Dakait in ‘Dhurandhar’; it was not easy to take your eyes off the actress. However, did you know that there is one artiste in the Bollywood industry, who Akshay keeps looking at as a ‘comforter’? She is not the star of her ‘Taal’, the B-town beauty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
When the actor ‘Dhurandhar’ Akshaye Khanna admitted that he couldn’t take his eyes off Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
This recognition dates back to 2017 when she was promoting the film ‘Ittefaq’ alongside Akshaye Khanna, Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra. The actors were chatting with Karan Johar, who, in a quiet moment, asked Akshay who is the most amazing person in the business. Khanna immediately replied, “Ash (Aishwarya Rai)” before praising the actress.“I can’t take my eyes off her every time I meet her,” she confessed, praising the ‘Jodha Akhbar’ star. He added that nobody has that kind of influence on Akshay, but as far as Aishwarya is concerned, he still looks up to her. She admitted: “It’s embarrassing for men. They have to be used to it (people staring at them). But I’m not used to not being able to take my eyes off anyone.”“You keep looking at him like a madman,” Akshay mentioned.Sonakshi Sinha also responded and said, “Not just boys. I can’t take my eyes off it either. It’s amazing.”
Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan movies
Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have done two films together so far. They graced the big screen with Rishi Kapoor’s ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalen’ and Subhash Ghai’s ‘Taal’. Although the former did not give an exception at the box office, the latter brought them immense love due to their unique chemistry.
Akshaye Khanna and ‘Dhurandhar’ hit
Akshaye Khanna is one of those artists who has always been praised for putting his best foot forward in every character. However, there have been times when his work did not receive much attention. However, that changed first with ‘Chaava’, where he essayed the role of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, and then with ‘Dhurandhar’, where he played Lyari’s underworld leader Rehman Dakait. Despite being the antagonist in the film, Akshaye got immense love and appreciation from the audience and critics.
