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Actors Praise Akshaye Khanna and Dhurandhar
Katrina Kaif once thought Akshaye Khanna was going to be rude because he didn't talk much.
But later, she found out he was actually very sweet and even taught her how to play chess.
She said they had a great time working together on the movie Race.
Kareena Kapoor also praised Akshaye, saying he is a wonderful actor and a good person.
Saumya Tandon, who worked with Akshaye in the movie Dhurandhar, shared that working with him was an absolute treat and that they made a great pair.
Vicky Kaushal and Hrithik Roshan also praised the movie Dhurandhar, calling it a supremely engaging project with peak performances.
The movie is directed by Aditya Dhar and features a star-studded cast.
The makers are already working on a sequel, Dhurandhar: Part 2 - Revenge, which is slated to be out next year.
Netizens thanked Akshay Kumar for recognizing Akshaye Khanna's talent in Tees Maar Khan, where Akshay's character praised Akshaye's acting skills.
Katrina Kaif initially thought Akshaye Khanna was rude because he didn't talk much.
She later found out he was a sweetheart and taught her chess.
Katrina praised Akshaye's acting skills and said they had a great time working together on Race.
Kareena Kapoor also praised Akshaye, calling him a wonderful actor and a good person.
Saumya Tandon shared BTS stills from Dhurandhar and called working with Akshaye Khanna an absolute treat.
- Who
- Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Saumya Tandon, Vicky Kaushal, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar
- What
- Praise for Akshaye Khanna and the movie Dhurandhar, Tees Maar Khan
- Where
- During the promotions of the movie Race and in a resurfaced clip, social media, Tees Maar Khan
- When
- December 12, 2025, 2010
- Why
- To share their experiences working with Akshaye Khanna and to praise his acting skills and the movie Dhurandhar, Tees Maar Khan
Key facts
- Actors Involved
- Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Saumya Tandon, Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Vicky Kaushal, Hrithik Roshan
- Movie Mentioned
- Race, Dhurandhar, Tees Maar Khan
- Director of Dhurandhar
- Aditya Dhar
- Katrina's Initial Perception
- Thought Akshaye was rude
- Akshaye's Action
- Taught Katrina chess
- Kareena's Praise
- Called Akshaye a good human being and wonderful actor
- Dhurandhar Cast
- Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Saumya Tandon, Ranveer Singh, Manav Gohil, Danish Pandor, Gaurav Gera, Naveen Kaushik
- Dhurandhar Plot
- Inspired by real-life incidents like Operation Lyari
- Dhurandhar Release Date
- December 5, 2025
- Dhurandhar Sequel
- Dhurandhar: Part 2 - Revenge, slated for next year
- Tees Maar Khan Release
- 2010
- Tees Maar Khan Box Office
- Succeeded despite poor reviews
- Akshay Kumar's Role
- Thief posing as a world-class director
- Akshaye Khanna's Role
- Aatish Kapoor, a superstar
Timeline
Rumors swirl: Kaif's loose clothing fuels pregnancy speculation.
Then, announcement triggers privacy invasions.
Influence noted: Privacy incidents color Kaif's view of Khanna on 'Race' set.
Initial fears: Kaif expects rudeness from Khanna.
Surprise bond: Kaif, Khanna enjoy set time, learn chess together.
Quotes
Saira Shah Halim
A politician and former schoolmate of Akshaye Khanna at Lawrence School, Lovedale.
“Perhaps I haven’t shared this before, but Akshaye Khanna was a couple of years senior to us at Lawrence School Lovedale, where I was a boarder along with my brother, Major Mohammed Ali Shah.”
indianexpress.com
“For the next two years, we saw him every day—passing us by, walking up and down the campus, bumping into him outside the tuck shop—and boy, he was the school crush. Period.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Dhurandhar Success: Akshay Kumar HAS Wittiest Reply To Fan Crediting Him For Discovering Akshaye Khanna In Tees Maar Khan
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