As Khanna’s electrifying performance takes the internet by storm, fans believe the actor may have unknowingly channelled his legendary father, Vinod Khanna. A video showing Akshaye’s father, legendary actor Vinod Khanna, is trending online.
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Akshaye Khanna’s move reminds fans of Vinod Khanna
The viral video shows former Pakistan cricket captain and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan grooving alongside Bollywood icons Rekha and Vinod Khanna. The video has re-surfaced as Akshaye Khanna’s entry scene in the Dhurandhar has gone viral, with social media users drawing parallels between father and son’s dance styles. The video, reportedly from a 1989 charity concert in Lahore, captures a moment from a cross-border charity event and has been widely shared on various platforms since it went viral.
Many viewers have commented on the resemblance between Vinod Khanna’s dance moves in the footage and Akshaye Khanna’s electrifying entry sequence in Dhurandhar, a spy action thriller set in Pakistan. One user on X commented on the similarities, stating, “NVM I got it, Akshaye Khanna has copied his father in Dhurandhar (sic),” highlighting the perceived influence of Vinod Khanna’s style on his son’s performance. The observation quickly gained traction as others joined the conversation and shared clips from both the concert and the film.
Akshaye Khanna’s entry in Dhurandhar has become a highlight online, with viewers praising his portrayal of Rehman Dakait, a powerful Pakistani crime lord and politician.
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How Akshaye Khanna prepared for the song in Dhurandar
In a recent interaction with Filmygyan, Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandar co-star Danish Pandor revealed that Akshaye improvised the dance steps that have now gone viral on social media. Speaking to Filmygyan about Akshaye’s dance being completely spontaneous, Danish said, “He did all of that on his own. Full choreography was happening and in the middle of that Akshaye sir asked Aditya, ‘can I dance?’ Aditya said, ‘whatever you feel like doing.’ So everyone is dancing and he looks at everyone and then he starts dancing on his own. And we were all awestruck.”
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In the viral song ‘FA9LA’ Akshaye Khanna, dressed in a crisp black suit, steps out of a car, hugs a Baloch rebel leader and greets the crowd. He has Ranveer and Danish following him with other men. However, when he sees dancers perform a traditional routine, he joins them and then takes his seat.
In an interview with Mid-Day, choreographer Vijay Ganguly also talked about Akshaye’s improvisation. He said, “Originally, he was supposed to enter, walk through the dancers, and sit on the throne. Seeing the scene’s mood and the dancers’ performance, the fantastic actor that Akshaye is, he said he would dance a bit when he walks in. None of us knew what he was going to do. Akshaye entered the scene, took it from that point, and spontaneously performed.”
Ganguly also revealed that since the song was shot in Ladakh, Akshaye’s oxygen level decreased in the high terrain and he had to carry an oxygen cylinder with him while he shot the song. He said, “Akshaye would carry a small oxygen cylinder with him. When we were shooting this song, his oxygen level had dropped. So, after every shot, he would put the oxygen mask on. He did the sequence unflinchingly, and then went home.”
All about ‘FA9LA’ viral track
The track featured during Akshaye Khanna’s entry, FA9LA by Gulf-based hip-hop artist Flipperachi, has also seen a resurgence in popularity following the film’s release. The song released in 2024, but it has gone viral in India after Dhurandar’s release. Earlier, Ranveer Singh shared the track on Instagram and wrote, “So here’s ‘THAT’ track from the movie. FLIPPERACHI.”
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has drawn attention for its strong ensemble cast, featuring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and newcomer Sara Arjun. The film centres on an Indian spy who penetrates terror networks in Lyari, Pakistan. Among the cast, Akshaye Khanna’s performance has stood out, earning praise from both audiences and critics.
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