8 Times Akshaye Khanna Proved He’s An Actor Par Excellence

There’s no way you haven’t missed watching Akshaye Khanna on screen in the last four years. Seen last in Gali Gali Chor Hai in 2012, the actor suddenly vanished from the glare and didn’t surface himself to the media or any public forum. He’s an actor who’s proved his mettle worth time and again ever since he made his debut back in 1997 with Himalay Putra. Now that he comes back to the filmy folds with Dishoom, his fans have a reason to celebrate.

His acting range is something most other actors would be envious of. From being an effortless comic timer to an excellent villain, he’s got shades of a seasoned performer. While he would do a commercial masala like Race and showcase his villainous traits, he would back up with an extremely parallel narration like Gandhi My Father.

Here are 8 films of Akshaye Khanna where he proved he’s an actor par excellence:

Border

Quite early in his career, an opportunity like this made Akshaye enter the league of quality actors. Playing a young vulnerable soldier, he did bring out the much needed emotions to express.

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

The underrated romantic drama had him portray quite a lover boy who takes on a tyrannical family to win his love. The film directed by Priyadarshan is one of Khanna’s most impressive works at the start.

Taal

Collaborating with the Showman Subhash Ghai, Taal is an iconic feather in Akshaye’s career. The character embroiled in emotions was finely displayed by Akshaye.

Dil Chahta Hai

The most layered character of the trio in the film, Akshaye gave the much needed depth to film’s overall narration. His character of Sidharth is considered one of his best works to date.

Humraaz

Showcasing his killer villain instincts for the first time, Akshaye proved he had variety. As a revengeful murderous lover, the actor gave one of his best performances to date.

Gandhi, My Father

The most challenging roles for him to have carried off, Gandhi, My Father had him play an estranged son of trying to equate with his father. The film did win him a lot of critical appreciation.

Race

Revamping his negative shade again, Akshaye made Race so much better that it normally would have been. As a plotting deceptive brother, his character in the film was a highlight.

Tees Maar Khan

Reintroducing his funny side to the audience, Akshaye Khanna saved whatever little grace in this Farah Khan directorial. His hilarious performance asserted the fact that he could pull of any given role despite a starry bunch around him.

Now that Akshaye is back with Dishoom as a bad guy again, let’s hope he takes us back to the times of Race and Humraaz. And this time, make sure you don’t disappear in limbo for four long years again, alright Akshaye?