Akshay Khanna portrayed the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the blockbuster period drama Chhaava delivering a performance that truly embodied the character. His dedication to the role was so intense that it won over audience hearts once again making him a fan favourite. Over the years Akshay showcased his acting prowess in a string of memorable films including Dil Chahta Hai Humraaz Hungama Hulchul Race No Problem Dahek Taal Ittefaq Section 37 Deewangee and Gandhi My Father. He made his Bollywood debut with Himalay Putra in 1997 but it was his role in Border that earned him widespread recognition. When Akshaye Khanna called her alleged ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai sexy Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai worked together in the films Aa Ab Laut Chalen and Taal. There were rumours that Aishwarya and Akshaye dated for almost a year but everything ended when the former signed Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. During Karan Johars show Koffee With Karan the actor was asked Who is the sexiest actress in the industry? In response to this question Akshaye took the name of his alleged ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai. Akshaye Khanna and Karisma Kapoor were almost married but... Rumours suggest that Akshaye Khanna and Karisma Kapoor were on the verge of getting married with even her father Randhir Kapoor approving of their relationship. Reportedly Randhir Kapoor had even approached Akshayes father Vinod Khanna with a marriage proposal and everything seemed set. However it was Karismas mother Babita Kapoor who intervened and called of the wedding due to Akshayes career trajectory as her daughter was a leading actress at that time. When Karan Johar was scared of Akshaye Khanna During his appearance on Koffee With Karan Akshaye was remined by Karan Johar of an incident from their childhood that had once scared him. Karan recalled that they were neighbours and both shared a love for badminton. However while he was just a teenager Akshaye was a skilled badminton player. As a result whenever Akshaye stepped onto the court he would simply ask all the kids to leave. Karan admitted that at time he was genuinely scared of him. Karan said to AkshayeI know youve been very rude to me as a child. You dont remember. Weve grown up in the same neighbourhood. We used to be neighbours we were south Bombay boys. And I used to play badminton very badly of course. And Akshaye was a great badminton player and he used to just come and say You you off the court. And we were these little surviving badminton players we used to just walk away and he was this star badminton player and we used to be thrown off the court. I swear Im not. I remember I was scarred.