In a recent interaction with the paparazzi at Mumbai Airport on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood actor Govinda, expressed her admiration for Akshaye Khanna's performance in the film Dhurandhar. She went on to declare Khanna as her new favorite, joining Ranveer Singh in her list of admired actors.
Ahuja, who was spotted at the airport, engaged in a chat with photographers, during which she lauded Dhurandhar and Khanna's portrayal of Rehman Dakait, a Pakistani gangster, in the Aditya Dhar-directed spy action thriller. " Dhurandhar kya picture thi yaar. Kamaal kar diya Akshaye Khanna ne yaar, maza aa gaya. Kya sundar lag raha hai, kya handsome. Comeback ho gaya hai uska. Mera favourite. Ranveer Singh toh mera favourite hai, par ab Akshay Kumar bhi, Akshaye Khanna sorry. Mast kaam kiya. Maza aa gaya picture dekh ke," she exclaimed. This translates to, "What a film Dhurandhar was! Akshaye Khanna was absolutely brilliant — I thoroughly enjoyed it. He looks so good, so handsome. It's his comeback. He is my favorite. Ranveer Singh is my favorite, but now Akshaye Khanna too. He has done a great job. I enjoyed watching the film".
Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar has been widely praised, with many considering it a highlight of the film despite the presence of other strong performances from Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. Social media has been abuzz with discussions about Khanna's role, with many declaring him the internet's latest obsession. One user commented, "His acting level Hits different in Dhurandhar movie," while another called him a "legend".
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has achieved considerable success at the box office, reportedly earning over ₹430 crore in domestic collections. The film features an ensemble cast, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun. The makers have officially announced a sequel, Dhurandhar Part Two, scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.
Khanna has had two film releases this year, both of which have been well-received. Prior to Dhurandhar, he impressed audiences with his portrayal of Aurangzeb in Chhaava. A video of Khanna performing a Vastu Shanti puja at his Alibaug residence recently went viral, showing the actor in a simple white kurta and blue jeans. Khanna is set to appear as Shukracharya in Prashanth Varma's Mahakali.
Sunita Ahuja's public endorsement of Akshaye Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar reflects the widespread appreciation for the actor's recent work. Her spontaneous and heartfelt reaction, captured by the paparazzi, has resonated with many fans and further amplified the buzz surrounding Khanna's successful year in Bollywood.
