Kareena Kapoor Khan, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actresses, once made a candid revelation about having a crush on a fellow actor.
Long before working with him on screen, Kareena admitted she was completely smitten and would even blush just by looking at him.
The actor who stole her heart was Akshaye Khanna, who later gained renewed attention for his intense role as Rehman Dacoit in Dhurandhar.
School Days crush on Akshaye Khanna
Kareena revealed that her admiration for Akshaye began during her school days.
She shared that at the time, Akshaye was her “latest heartthrob,” and she was just like many other young girls who were crazy about him.
Recalling those days, Kareena said she watched Himalaya Putra nearly 20 times purely because of Akshaye.
She humorously described her teenage fangirl phase, admitting she couldn’t stop talking about him back then.
Working Together in Hulchul
Years later, Kareena and Akshaye finally shared screen space in Hulchul, which was released in 2004.
The film turned out to be a commercial success and was well-received by audiences.
During the promotions, Kareena openly spoke about how special it felt to work with someone she once admired so deeply.
She described Akshaye as sweet, adorable, and extremely down-to-earth.
Praise for Akshaye’s Acting Talent
Kareena didn’t hold back while praising Akshaye’s acting skills.
She called him a brilliant performer and even said he was “perfect for Hollywood.”
According to her, his subtle and powerful performances make him stand out from his contemporaries.
Akshaye Khanna’s Comeback and Kareena’s Next Film
Akshaye Khanna recently received massive appreciation for portraying Rehman Dacoit in Dhurandhar.
He is now set to return in the film’s sequel, scheduled for release on march 19, 2026.
Meanwhile, kareena kapoor Khan will next be seen in Daira, a crime drama directed by Meghna Gulzar.
The film also stars prithviraj Sukumaran and is expected to be released in theaters in 2026.
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