Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema and is regarded as one of its most understated and versatile performers. Born on 28 March 1975 in Mumbai, he is the son of the late actor Vinod Khanna and made his film debut with Himalay Putra (1997). Building a career on craft rather than stardom, he moved fluidly between leading man, anti-hero and character roles in films such as Border, Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Gandhi, My Father (2007), Section 375 (2019) and the blockbuster Drishyam 2 (2022). Known for keeping a low public profile, he plays Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the 2025 historical epic Chhaava, with Dhurandhar among his upcoming projects.

Akshaye Khanna is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema and is regarded as one of its most understated and versatile performers. Born on 28 March 1975 in Mumbai, he is the son of the late actor Vinod Khanna and made his film debut with Himalay Putra (1997). Over a career built on craft rather than stardom, he has moved fluidly between leading man, anti-hero and character roles in films such as Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Gandhi, My Father (2007) and Drishyam 2 (2022). In 2025 he plays Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the historical epic Chhaava.

Akshaye Khanna was born on 28 March 1975 in Mumbai into a prominent film family as the son of actor Vinod Khanna and his first wife, Gitanjali. His elder brother, Rahul Khanna, is also an actor. Akshaye has spoken about how his father left to join the Osho commune when Akshaye was around five, an absence that affected him during his childhood.

Despite growing up amid his father's stardom, Akshaye chose to build his own identity on screen. He is known for keeping a low public profile, avoiding social media and staying away from film-industry publicity.

Akshaye Khanna is unmarried. There is no publicly confirmed record of a marriage or long-term relationship, and he has spoken in interviews about not having married while remaining open to finding the right partner. He keeps his personal life firmly private, and there are no reliably documented reports of children.

Akshaye Khanna made his debut in Himalay Putra (1997) and drew early notice for Border (1997). He appeared in Subhash Ghai's musical drama Taal (1999) opposite Aishwarya Rai and Anil Kapoor, gradually establishing himself as a capable leading man.

His performance in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) resonated strongly with younger audiences, while his antagonist turn in Humraaz (2002) showcased his range. He earned critical acclaim for the biographical drama Gandhi, My Father (2007) and continued in strong roles across the years.

He returned to prominence with Ittefaq (2017), Section 375 (2019) and the blockbuster Drishyam 2 (2022). In 2025 he plays Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Chhaava, and his upcoming work includes Dhurandhar.

Akshaye Khanna's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹100 crore, an estimate rather than a confirmed disclosure that also reflects his family background. His income comes mainly from acting fees across a long film career. He has not officially disclosed his earnings.