Akshaye Khanna is one of the finest actors of Indian Cinema and he has proven it with films like Dil Chahta Hai, Drishyam 2, Ittefaq and many more. With his latest act as Aurangzeb in Laxman Utekar and Vicky Kaushal led Chhaava he has even consolidated his position. In a clip that is now going viral on the internet, the actor shares his thoughts as to how actors are the most vulnerable artists.
During an interview with NDTV while promoting Mom alongside Sridevi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, he shared a profound perspective on the vulnerability of actors.He shared that as actors, they are probably the most vulnerable artists on the planet,as he acknowledged the unique challenges that come with the profession. He also added that unlike writers, composers, or painters, who can create their art in solitude, actors rely on a collaborative effort. Khanna elaborated on the multiple factors that contribute to an actor’s performance, emphasizing the dependence on a good script, a talented director, skilled co-stars, and an efficient editor. Without these elements aligning, even the most talented performer can struggle to shine on screen.
He pointed out how crucial opportunities are in shaping an actor’s journey. Using the example of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sridevi, he noted that talent alone does not guarantee success—one also needs the right platforms and collaborations. This sentiment was echoed by the late Sridevi, who expressed gratitude for her co-stars, directors, and producers, acknowledging their contribution to her success.
Akshaye Khanna will now be seen in Aditya Dhar’s next film which is reportedly titled as Dhurandhar which has an array of stars like Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt , R Madhavan and many others. And with Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph announcing the third installment of Drishyam, one can expect Akshaye to return to the third installment of the Hindi film along with Ajay Devgn.