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Akshaye Khanna

アクシャエ・カンナ　/　あくしゃえ・かんな

Film actor from India

March 28, 1975 (age 51)　・　Mumbai, Bombay State, India

Bombay State
film actor

My Take

Akshaye Khanna represents something I deeply respect in Hindi cinema: the actor who chose craft over stardom. Born to a major star, Vinod Khanna, he could have coasted on lineage and leading-man looks; instead he gravitated toward complex, often unglamorous characters and built a reputation as one of the finest performers of his generation. Two Filmfare Awards and more than forty films later, he remains oddly under-celebrated outside India, which I consider a real loss for international audiences. If you want an entry point into Bollywood that prioritizes acting over spectacle, his filmography is where I would send you first.

Overview

Akshaye Vinod Khanna (born 28 March 1975) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films. Known for his acting versatility and strong portrayals, he has appeared in over 40 films. Khanna is often regarded as one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema. He is a recipient of numerous accolades including two Filmfare Awards. Born to actor Vinod Khanna, he made his acting debut with Himalay Putra (1997).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Akshaye Khanna
Name (Japanese): アクシャエ・カンナ
Reading: あくしゃえ・かんな
Born: March 28, 1975 (age 51)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aries / Rabbit
Origin: Mumbai, Bombay State, India
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: film actor

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

Filmfare Awards
Screen Awards
Zee Cine Awards
4th IIFA Awards

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshaye%20Khanna

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