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Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ Throwback Goes Viral, Drawing Fresh Praise for His Dancing

The Reddit-shared awards clip feeds a broader rediscovery of the actor following Dhurandhar’s blockbuster run.

Overview

  • The resurfaced video shows Akshaye Khanna performing to the Dil Se track alongside Twinkle Khanna at an awards event from around 2000.
  • It was posted by a Reddit user on January 31 and rapidly circulated across social platforms, boosting renewed fan attention.
  • Viewers praised his ease on stage with comments such as “Why is he so fine?” and calling him an “underrated dancer.”
  • Coverage ties the buzz to his recent spotlight in Dhurandhar, which is reported to have earned about ₹1,000 crore in India and over ₹1,300 crore worldwide.
  • Akshaye Khanna’s next project is his Telugu debut in Mahakali, directed by Puja Kolluru, with the release date yet to be announced.