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Vinod Khanna's Son: Acting Was My Only Choice
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Akshaye Khanna's acting career was inspired by his father, Vinod Khanna.
- He grew up exposed to film sets, finding acting familiar and natural.
- Akshaye Khanna began his film career in 1997 with 'Himalay Putra'.
Akshaye Khanna shared that his decision to pursue acting was deeply influenced by his father, the iconic Vinod Khanna. Growing up, Akshaye experienced the film industry firsthand, which fostered a natural inclination towards acting from a young age.
He admitted in a 2011 interview that he never contemplated other careers, finding acting to be the only profession that genuinely brought him joy. His academic pursuits were not a strong focus, further cementing acting as his chosen path.
Khanna's acting career commenced in 1997 with 'Himalay Putra,' followed by a critically acclaimed role in the war film 'Border' in the same year. His subsequent filmography includes hits like 'Taal,' 'Dil Chahta Hai,' and 'Race.'
