Akshaye Khanna’s Throwback Interview About Aishwarya Rai Goes Viral: “A Very Fine Actress”

Old Bollywood interviews often resurface unexpectedly, and Akshaye Khanna’s praise for a young Aishwarya Rai is trending again. Long before viral culture, he sensed her star quality. Fans now call his belief “spot on,” as the clip reminds audiences how genuine conversations once revealed true industry insight and foresight.

In a throwback Lehren Retro interview, Akshaye spoke warmly about Aishwarya after working with her in Aa Ab Laut Chale and Taal. While calling her beautiful, he stressed her cheerful nature and inner warmth, confidently predicting she would grow into a fine actress with remarkable screen presence.

Looking at Aishwarya’s journey today, from Devdas and Dhoom 2 to Guru, Jodha Akbar, global projects, and Ponniyin Selvan II, Akshaye’s words feel prophetic. At the time, she was still evolving, yet his certainty about her future success now feels impressively accurate.

Years later, Akshaye’s admiration remained unchanged. During Ittefaq promotions, he openly called Aishwarya the sexiest woman in the industry. As she became a global icon, Akshaye earned respect through selective roles and is now back in the spotlight for Dhurandhar, proving quiet careers can still resonate loudly.