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‘If I’m Not Shah Rukh, Does That Mean I’m Not Successful?’: Akshaye Khanna
The stardom that "Dhurandhar" gave Akshay Khanna wasn't even achieved in the films of the 90s. He never earned the superstar tag like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. When asked in an old interview if he was disappointed by this, Akshay gave a reply that left everyone speechless.
The era of 90s star Akshay Khanna has returned once again, and all the credit goes to "Dhurandhar." The Arabic songs in the film, along with Akshay Khanna's portrayal of the dacoit Rehman, have left everyone talking. Fans have been impressed by Akshay Khanna's natural acting.
Nonetheless, there had been a point in Akshay Khanna’s career when, despite starring in major films, he never gained the status of a superstar like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in the Bollywood industry. Akshay Khanna busted all the speculations arising regarding his stardom with his one answer only.
In an old interview with Anuradha Prasad, Akshay Khanna spoke openly about everything from success to luck. Defining stardom, he said, "As an actor, films make you a superstar. You need films like Gadar, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, and Hum Aapke Hain Koun to become a star. You can only give your best; whether you get good films or not is beyond your control."
