Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Look Reminded Him of Late Father Vinod Khanna

Akshaye Khanna’s widely praised performance as the antagonist Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar has made 2025 his breakout year, leaving fans and critics in awe of his screen presence.

The Look That Recalled Vinod Khanna

While the film’s viral dance scene reminded netizens of his late superstar father, Vinod Khanna, the actor himself recalled his father when he first saw his look for the character.

• The Revelation: Character and prosthetic designer Preetisheel Singh, who also designed his look as Aurangzeb in Chhava, shared the insight with The Hollywood Reporter India.
• Design Intent: Singh aimed to create a suave look that commanded attention without needing a full head of hair. She gave him soft waves and a receding hairline.
• Akshaye’s Reaction: Singh recounted, “I remember doing the trial, he was looking at himself in the mirror, telling me he was reminded of his late father, Vinod Khanna.”

Viral Fame

Akshaye Khanna’s popularity has soared, particularly due to a viral scene where he dances to the Arabic track FA9LA by Bahrainian rapper Flipperachi. This scene led fans to unearth an old 1989 clip of Vinod Khanna performing similar dance moves with Rekha at a charity event in Lahore.