1. Born into a Film Legacy – Akshaye is the son of legendary actor Vinod Khanna and the younger brother of Rahul Khanna, making him part of a celebrated Bollywood family.

2. Debut with Himalay Putra – He made his Bollywood debut in Himalay Putra (1997), but his breakthrough came with Border (1997), earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

3. Versatile Performer – Akshaye is known for his range of roles, from romantic dramas like Taal (1999) to thrillers like Race (2008) and Drishyam 2 (2022).

4. Award-Winning Actor – He has won multiple Filmfare Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Best Performance in a Negative Role for Humraaz (2002).

5. Hiatus and Comeback – After a four-year break, he returned with Dishoom (2016) and later impressed audiences with Section 375 (2019) and Chhaava (2025).

6. Private Lifestyle – Akshaye is known for being reserved, rarely making public appearances or engaging in social media.

7. Passionate About Chess – He enjoys playing chess and squash, often spending time on intellectual hobbies