The actor is currently receiving widespread praise for his performance in the recently released movie Dhurandhar.
His portrayal has been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences, with many calling it one of his finest performances.
Of course, it’s Akshaye Khanna. He portrayed the role of Rehman Dakait, a Pakistani crime lord and politician and one of the main antagonists in the spy action thriller, written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar.
Khanna co-starred Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and others in the Dhurandhar, produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film draws inspiration from real-life events, particularly those associated with Operation Lyari.
The Taal actor is known for his powerful portrayal and strong on-screen personality. He has been part of a number of projects.
But do you know that Akshaye has rejected many films in his career, which went on to become blockbuster hits? Many highly grossing projects have also slipped through his fingers.
Khanna had rejected the role of Maqbool “Mak” Haider in the action thriller Kaante, released in 2002. Afterwards, the role went to Lucky Ali.
The 50-year-old star had reportedly signed the action thriller Khakee, which stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and many others. For unknown reasons, Tusshar Kapoor replaced Khanna in the movie.
Akshaye rejected the offer to play Shekhar Rai in the romantic musical Parineeta. Later, Saif Ali Khan took on the role, and his performance was well-received.
Khanna had signed John Abraham’s action thriller Zinda, released in 2006. However, he left the production later due to financial reasons, according to an IMDb report.
He was then offered a role in the film Taare Zameen Par, as the makers wanted him to play the lead. He was also all set to join the cast. But the movie’s writer-director, Aamir Khan, later decided to take over the role.
The actor was also offered the film Kisaan, but he declined it for some reason. The movie featured Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Dia Mirza, Jackie Shroff, and Dalip Tahil, among others.
Akshaye was then offered Vivek Oberoi’s role in the romance thriller Kurbaan, but he declined.
Despite rejecting multiple projects throughout his career, Akshaye Khanna’s contribution to the film industry has etched his place in the hearts of many.