"I don’t think he realises he’s blown the nation”: Ameesha Patel cheers for Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar wave

Akshaye Khanna is having a whirlwind moment, and fans are here for every second of it. His intense, magnetic performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar has become one of the film's biggest highlights. In conversations, memes, and fan edits, the actor’s presence is everywhere. And now, someone very special from his past filmography has joined the celebration.

Ameesha Patel’s Sweet Shoutout

Ameesha Patel, who shared screen space with Akshaye in the thriller Humraaz, recently posted a nostalgic throwback photo with him on her social media. The old picture appears to be from a dinner outing during the film’s promotions in London. Along with the photo, Ameesha poured her heart out in a caption that praised not just his craft, but also his humility.

She fondly referred to him as Akshu, writing about how he has always been talented, yet remains grounded and unaffected by fame. Her message echoed what many fans believe: Akshaye Khanna has only gotten sharper as an actor with time.

The Viral Dance Moment Everyone’s Talking About

While his dialogue delivery and screen presence have stood out in Dhurandhar, it’s Akshaye’s dance to the track FA9LA that has taken over the internet. The Arabic hip-hop song by Bahrain-based rapper Flipperachi has become an anthem among fans. What makes it even more iconic is the fact that the sequence wasn’t choreographed beforehand; Akshaye reportedly improvised it on the spot.

Clips of the scene are flooding platforms, and several recreations and reels are already in circulation.

Dhurandhar Continues to Rise

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar hit the theatres on December 5 and features a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. The film has already crossed an impressive Rs 126 crore mark in just four days, making it one of the biggest releases of the season. And the excitement doesn’t stop here, makers have officially announced a sequel, slated for March 19, 2026.

With fans cheering, critics applauding, and now Ameesha Patel’s heartfelt nod, Akshaye Khanna’s resurgence feels complete. For many, Dhurandhar hasn’t just given them a memorable character, but a reminder of why Akshaye has always been a rare, compelling force in Indian cinema.