Akshaye Khanna’s latest performance as Aurangzeb in Chhaava has created a tsunami of discussions regarding the actor’s capability to cause intense feelings and reactions in the audience.
Drowned by Vicky Kaushal’s performance of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Khanna’s villainous performance has been described as impactful and haunting.
His performances have drawn extreme reactions, and some cinemagoers have reportedly been ripping screens to shreds with tears at the power of his performance, a testament to how powerful his acting is.
Khanna’s career has been one of long-term underestimation, even though he has already demonstrated such depth and range in acting. His detractors pointed out that he portrays his characters so naturally that his performances appear natural and not forced.
From his Border days to his recent projects, Khanna has shown an unusual talent for relating to people, and often, for creating multifaceted emotions through minimalist dialogues. This is well seen in Chhaava, where he performs a competent aging and desperate Aurangzeb, and earns praise for his performance.
Though Chhaava remains a topic of discussion, most of the fans are calling for Khanna to be given his due. His performance is testament enough that Bollywood must embrace and make use of such talent more efficiently.
On hopes for more meaningful roles in the line for him, there is general consensus that Akshaye Khanna is not only an underrated actor but also one who ought to be so celebrated and awarded greater visibility in the industry
