As Akshaye Khanna dominates headlines with Dhurandhar, an old interview of Kareena Kapoor confessing her school-girl crush on him is making the internet lose its calm.
Bollywood loves nostalgia, and this week, it arrived with a twist of gossip, glamour, and pure fan frenzy. As Akshaye Khanna basks in massive praise for his thunderous turn as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, an old video of Kareena Kapoor Khan resurfaced online — and it is nothing short of a delightful time capsule.
In the now-viral clip from the year 2004, Kareena, while promoting her hit comedy Hulchul, unabashedly confessed that she was “mad about Akshaye Khanna” during her school days. And today, as Akshaye once again becomes Bollywood’s unexpected obsession, fans are drawing hilarious parallels between Kareena’s teenage crush and the hysteria currently sweeping social media.
This resurfaced moment is perfectly timed, given how Dhurandhar has catapulted Akshaye into the spotlight once again after years of selective screen presence. His dance entry to Flipperachi’s Fa9la has already become the internet’s favourite clip of the week, triggering dance challenges, memes, rewatches, and a fresh Akshaye Khanna fandom revival.
And Kareena’s old confession has added just the right amount of cinematic spice.
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Kareena Kapoor Confessed: “Girls Were Crazy About Akshaye… And I Was One of Them Too”
During the promotions of Priyadarshan’s Hulchul in 2004, Kareena spoke warmly about her co-star Akshaye Khanna. But in between the casual banter, she dropped a revelation that is now going viral 20 years later.
Kareena said she had watched Akshaye’s debut film Himalaya Putra “at least 20 times” because she and her school friends were obsessed with him. She admitted with a laugh, “Ladkiyan unke peeche pagal thi, and usmein main bhi thi.” She described Akshaye as the “latest heartthrob” of the time and mimicked the craze girls had: “Akshaye Khanna, I am a bachelor, I am a bachelor, My God Akshaye Khanna.”
The clip, resurfacing just as the actor enjoys a career high in 2025, has struck a chord with fans who say Kareena simply said out loud what “every 90s girl felt”.
Kareena didn’t stop at admiration. She went on to call him “cute, adorable, and such a good human being,” adding that he is “the right person to go to Hollywood because his performances are mind-blowing.”
In an industry where compliments are usually diplomatic, Kareena’s honesty feels refreshing even today.
Hulchul: The Film That Paired Two Unlikely Actors
Priyadarshan’s 2004 comedy Hulchul brought Kareena Kapoor and Akshaye Khanna together for the first time. Even though the film was packed with stars including Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Amrish Puri, Arbaaz Khan, Farha Naaz and Shakti Kapoor, the chemistry between Akshaye and Kareena unexpectedly stood out.
The story revolved around two feuding families and a fake romance that gradually turned real, leading to chaos, confusion, and trademark Priyadarshan humour. Over the years, Hulchul has earned cult status, and fans still recall the sparkling ease between the two lead actors.
With the resurfacing of Kareena’s clip, several users have now begun revisiting scenes from Hulchul, praising how natural and charming their pairing looked on screen. Many now want a reunion film, hinting that this old interview has rekindled interest in a duo Bollywood had once forgotten.
Akshaye Khanna’s 2025: A Year of Dominance, Reinvention, and Viral Stardom
Akshaye Khanna, known for his selective filmography, has delivered two of his most hard-hitting performances this year.
He began 2025 playing Emperor Aurangzeb in Chhaava, opposite Vicky Kaushal. The film shattered expectations, collecting ₹807.91 crore worldwide and becoming the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Akshaye’s sharp portrayal of Aurangzeb earned widespread acclaim for its restraint, intensity, and layered performance.
But the real frenzy began with Dhurandhar, where he plays Rehman Dakait, a brutal, fearless antagonist who steals every frame he appears in. Many fans and critics insist he has overshadowed the film’s protagonist, Ranveer Singh.
The highlight? His menacing dance entry to Flipperachi’s Fa9la, which has become a full-blown social media phenomenon. From Instagram reels to TikTok recreations to dance challenges, Akshaye has suddenly become the most unlikely viral star of the year.
Dhurandhar has already collected ₹193 crore worldwide, continuing to grow strong at the box office. With Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt rounding out the cast, the film is on track to become one of the most successful thrillers of 2025.
For an actor who has always preferred performance over publicity, this sudden wave of stardom feels like the perfect second wind.
What’s Next for Akshaye Khanna and Kareena Kapoor
Akshaye Khanna is all set to appear in Prasanth Varma’s Mahakali, playing Shukracharya, a role that has already created buzz after the intense first-look poster dropped. Fans are eagerly awaiting how he transforms into a mythological mentor with a dark edge.
Kareena Kapoor, meanwhile, is currently filming Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is expected to release in 2026 and is projected to be one of Kareena’s most complex characters yet.
With both stars gearing up for major releases, the resurfaced interview clip serves as a nostalgic reminder of their early journeys — and how far they’ve come.
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The Viral Question of the Day: Should Writers Use AI Tools for Movies?
As part of the ongoing audience engagement for Dhurandhar, fans are being asked to vote on a trending question:
Should writers use AI tools to write scripts, dialogues, or storylines for movies?
Options include
Yes, it’s the future
No, human touch is irreplaceable
Only if AI isn’t the sole creator
Only for brainstorming
The poll is already gaining traction on social media, sparking debates among cinephiles about the balance between technology and creativity.
Why Akshaye Khanna Continues to Be Bollywood’s Most Unconventional Superstar
Akshaye Khanna’s appeal has always been different. He is unpredictable, intense, deeply artistic, and often invisible between releases. Yet, when he returns, he hits harder than most mainstream stars.
2025 has proved that fans never forgot him. They were simply waiting for a performance powerful enough to remind the industry of his brilliance.
With Kareena Kapoor’s nostalgic confession now adding to the ongoing buzz, Akshaye Khanna finds himself in a rare space — celebrated for both his past charm and his current grit.
This is a comeback without trying to make one.
This is a silent superstar reclaiming the spotlight in the loudest way possible.
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