Introducing Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Koffee With Karan season 3, shortly before the release of their 2010 film No Problem, Kangana Ranaut previously joked about her attempts to flirt with co-star Akshaye Khanna. The story is light and candid and has resurfaced once more online amid the buzz surrounding Akshaye’s most recent film, Dhurandhar. Fans see him as Bollywood’s ultimate “sigma male,” admired for his reserved demeanor and gentlemanly charm.
On the show, Kangana said she had initially attempted to try and talk to Akshaye, and then she tried to flirt in return. Much to her surprise, he looked completely uninterested in her advances and spoke only sparingly. He “never talks to anybody,” she said in the episode, explaining that he prefers to remain in his own world on set. Kangana said Akshaye only seemed to chat with Anil Kapoor, who treated him like a younger brother. Anil Kapoor himself recalled Kangana once complaining, “man, he doesn’t even look my way.”
The anecdote demonstrated Akshaye Khanna’s famous private and introverted personality. Unlike the many actors who feed on attention and social interaction, Akshaye has long been known to be the introvert. He shuns extraneous chatter, rarely gossips and puts his head down on his job. Such a quality, while rare for the film industry, has built his respect as a fan of authenticity as opposed to the need for showmanship.
The old clip made a comeback through viral review of social media just as the actor Akshaye made headlines for his work in Dhurandhar. Fans immediately linked Kangana’s experiences with his own image, and people hailed him as the “sigma male” of Bollywood: not flattering, not famous, not attracted to flattery, not attention seeking to be the center of attention. Memes and posts extolled his peaceful, gentlemanly mannered attitude compared with the hubbub and flashy, attention-seeking culture that is often synonymous with the industry.
Kangana’s story was funny and revealing. Many praised her truthful sharing, but others praised Akshaye’s fortitude in the age of glitter. The incident that went viral has spurred discussions about whether his quiet confidence really sets him apart in Bollywood.
Kangana Ranaut’s prank story about how she tried to flirt with Akshaye Khanna has recently gone viral as one of his best, most unique, yet most relatable creations. As the same media buzz buzzes over Dhurandhar and his latest hit, the film is in favour of playing up his role as Bollywood’s “sigma male” ; he is reserved, dignified and free from celebrity distractions. In a sector awash in chatter, Akshaye Khanna’s silence packs even more punch.
