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By Judi Silva Š2003 Bollyvista.com |
The following year saw Mr. Khanna in Doli Saja Ke Rakha and Kudrat. Unfortunately for everyone involved, neither really saw a great revenue return. But Akshaye didn't give in. Instead, he picked himself up, dusted himself off and prepared for his role in Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999). His heartfelt performance put him back in the good graces of film goers.
Taal, too, was released that year. It was a hit also, but the pressures of the industry were starting to take a toll on this young man's career. This made him wonder if he shouldn't have started his film career later than he had, as he was so young at the time of his debut.
His short sabbatical from acting, led everyone to believe he had given it up all together. But after a much needed break, the man came back with a vengeance to stun audiences with Dil Chahta Hai. He was on a roll after that, and executed two superb roles in Humraaz and Deewangee, both in 2002.
Now we can look forward to, after Hungama, his two forthcoming films, Line of Control and Deewar. Any other ventures besides acting in his future? He says, "I want to be the editor of Filmfare magazine." Well, who knows, crazier things have happened in the world of Bollywood.
Advice for his hoards of fans? "The most difficult thing to do in life is to do what your heart tells you. Be yourself, and do things the way you want to, always go where your heart leads you!"
Aren't we glad that Akshaye followed his own advise and was led by his heart to pursue a career that has brought joy to so audiences, male and female alike? |
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