Kangana Ranaut flirted with Akshaye Khanna but Dhurandhar actor ignored her!

Akshaye Khanna may be basking in a fresh wave of appreciation thanks to his layered performances in Chhaava as Aurangzeb and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar as Rehman Dakait, but the actor himself seems untouched by the buzz. Known for his intensely private nature, Akshaye has long maintained a reputation for keeping conversations minimal on set.

Colleagues often describe him as reserved, focused, and comfortably detached from the usual Bollywood chatter - an actor who prefers solitude over spotlight-fueled socialising.

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When Kangana’s Charm Met Silence

An old Koffee With Karan clip has resurfaced, bringing back a candid confession from Kangana Ranaut about a rather unexpected snub. During season 3 of the show, Kangana appeared alongside Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt.

When host Karan Johar asked if she had ever tried flirting with someone who completely ignored her, she didn’t hesitate to name Akshaye.

She said, “Akshaye Khanna. I tried to talk to him and then I tried to flirt with him but he never spoke to me. He doesn’t talk, he doesn’t talk to anybody.”

Anil Kapoor added his own amused recollection, saying, “Ya she told me ki yaar yeh dekhta hi nahi hai meri taraf (he doesn’t even look at me).”

What could have been a playful on-set moment instead turned into a classic example of Akshaye’s famously aloof personality.

Their Film Connection: No Problem

Interestingly, the two actors had shared screen space in Anees Bazmee’s comedy No Problem. Produced by Rajat Rawail and Anil Kapoor, the ensemble film boasted a cast that included Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Sen, Neetu Chandra, and Shakti Kapoor.

Despite the star power, the film failed to impress critics and audiences, eventually underperforming at the box office.

Why Akshaye Chooses Solitude?

Beyond his quiet on-set demeanor, Akshaye’s personal life mirrors the same independence. At 50, the actor continues to remain single - a choice he has openly addressed.

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In a previous conversation with Times of India, he admitted that he doesn’t see himself settling down. The Dhurandhar actor explained that he doesn’t consider himself marriage material, believing that such commitments change one’s life too drastically.

For the Mahakali actor, personal freedom and control over his own space matter more than conventional expectations. Reserved, detached, and unapologetically himself - Akshaye Khanna continues to be one of Bollywood’s most intriguing enigmas.