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Feroz Khan Praises Akshaye Khanna's 'Gandhi My Father' Performance
28 Mar
Summary
- Akshaye Khanna delivers memorable performance as Gandhi's son.
- Director Feroz Khan calls Khanna an 'absolute delight' to work with.
- Khanna's emotional investment made the complex character palpable.

Director Feroz Abbas Khan recently lauded actor Akshaye Khanna's performance in their film 'Gandhi My Father,' coinciding with Khanna's 51st birthday. Khan described working with Khanna as a "sheer joy," emphasizing the actor's palpable emotional investment in portraying Harilal, Mahatma Gandhi's son.
Khan revealed that Khanna was his first and only choice for the complex role of Harilal, a character with a troubled relationship with his father and a life spanning over four decades. He commended Khanna for bringing Harilal to life with an 'absolute delight' and praised his attentiveness in chiseling the performance.
Furthermore, Khan expressed admiration for Akshaye Khanna's role in 'Dhurandhar,' calling it an 'audaciously scintillating performance' where the antagonist overwhelmed the protagonist. He noted that Khanna's performances leave audiences wanting more, comparing such moments to iconic villain portrayals.