Kareena Kapoor Khan had a crush on Akshaye Khanna! Watch Bebo reveal why her Hulchul co-star was ‘Too Cute’

Akshaye Khanna is enjoying a renewed wave of admiration, thanks to his gripping portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, following his sinister turn as Aurangzeb in the Vicky Kaushal- led Chhaava. Though he plays a hardened underworld figure from Lyari, Pakistan, his magnetic screen presence continues to captivate audiences. For millennials, however, Akshaye has long held a special place, especially with films like the 2004 Priyadarshan comedy Hulchul, where he shared the screen with Kareena Kapoor Khan.

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Amid this revived popularity, an old video of Kareena- believed to be from the Hulchul era- has resurfaced on social media. In it, Bebo affectionately refers to her co-star as “cute and adorable.”

Kareena’s Throwback: Her Admiration for Akshaye

In the viral clip, Kareena fondly reminisces about the excitement Akshaye sparked during her school days.

She says, "Akshaye Khanna is the right person to go to Hollywood, because his performances are mind-blowing. When I was in school, Akshaye was the latest heartthrob. Girls were after him, and I was a part of that crowd, that 'Akshaye Khanna is a bachelor. Oh my god!' I've always liked him. When I see him, he's too cute, he's adorable. He's so sweet, such a good human being, and a wonderful actor."

An old interview of #KareenaKapoorKhan hyping #AkshayeKhanna is going viral on the reels and it makes so much sense in today's time. 👏🔥#Dhurandharpic.twitter.com/uS2OqE80Ma

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Her candid confession has rekindled nostalgia for an era when Akshaye was one of Bollywood’s most sought-after stars.

Akshaye and the Kapoor Connection

Bebo's adolescent crush wasn’t her first starry fascination- she once adored Salman Khan so much that she placed his poster inside her bathroom. Later, Rahul Roy took that spot in her teenage favourites. 

Surprisingly, Akshaye also shared a romantic chapter with Kareena’s sister, Karisma Kapoor. Reports suggest that Randhir Kapoor even proposed a marriage alliance to Vinod Khanna, wishing for Karisma to marry Akshaye. 

However, Babita Kapoor opposed the match, wanting her daughter to focus on her flourishing career rather than step away from the limelight after marriage. Consequently, the relationship ended, and the wedding plans dissolved.

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Akshaye’s Brooding Presence in Dhurandhar

In Dhurandhar, Akshaye embodies a powerful Baloch leader who commands the town of Lyari with an iron hand. His performance layers cruelty, authority, and emotional depth, especially in scenes involving his family and loyal associates. His character becomes pivotal to the narrative as the gang he heads is shown facilitating the supply of arms later used in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.