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Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna once called out producer, crew for mistreating an actor: ‘He gave a speech about what hunger….’
ET Online | May 12, 2026 3:57 AM CST

Synopsis

Akshaye Khanna, known for his reserved demeanor, once passionately defended a junior artiste who was publicly humiliated during a lunch break. He confronted producers, emphasizing the dignity of all crew members and the importance of goodwill in filmmaking. This rare emotional outburst revealed his compassionate side.

Khanna in Dhurandhar
Akshaye Khanna has long been recognised in the film industry for his composed nature and preference for staying away from unnecessary attention. Known as someone who speaks sparingly and maintains a low profile on movie sets, the actor once surprised an entire production team after strongly reacting to the disrespect shown toward a junior artiste. The incident was recently revisited by actor Amit Behl during an interaction on Siddharth .Kannan’s YouTube channel.

A Disturbing Incident During Lunch Break

While sharing memories from the shoot, Amit described an uncomfortable moment involving a supporting actor who was staying separately from the lead cast at another hotel. During a lunch break, the artiste arrived at the hotel where the main team was dining and began eating from the buffet arranged for the cast and crew.

According to Amit, the situation quickly turned humiliating after someone associated with the production noticed that the actor was not supposed to eat there. A member from the production side reportedly approached him and informed him that the food was not meant for him. Embarrassed and visibly hurt, the actor quietly placed his plate aside and isolated himself without creating any scene.


The entire episode unfolded within sight of Akshaye, who observed the incident from a distance.

Akshaye’s Emotional Reaction

Amit revealed that the incident deeply affected Akshaye Khanna, prompting a rare emotional reaction from the usually reserved actor. Unable to tolerate the disrespect shown to a fellow performer, Akshaye reportedly confronted the producers and members of the crew in a passionate manner.

According to Amit, Akshaye spoke intensely about the importance of dignity and the pain of hunger, reminding everyone that films are not built solely through money or lavish arrangements but through the goodwill and blessings of the people working behind the scenes. Amit said the outburst felt like years of silence had suddenly erupted, exposing the actor’s compassionate and thoughtful side.

Strong Performances And Upcoming Projects

Professionally, Akshaye Khanna has continued to receive praise for his performances in Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, and Chhaava, helmed by Laxman Utekar. His portrayals of Rehman Dakait and Aurangzeb earned appreciation from both audiences and critics.

The actor is also preparing for his Telugu film debut in Mahakali, where he will portray Shukracharya in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. In addition, he is set to feature as the primary antagonist in the upcoming Netflix film Ikka alongside Sunny Deol, Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, and Sanjeeda Shaikh.


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