Shah Rukh Khan Asks Dhurandhar Star Akshaye Khanna 'Why The Hell Are You Like This?'; Old Video Goes Viral

Akshaye Khanna’s quietly menacing portrayal of Rehman Dakait in the spy thriller Dhurandhar has gained him to massive online fame. Riding on this wave, a throwback video featuring Akshaye and Shah Rukh

Khan has resurfaced, drawing renewed attention.The clip, originally from the 2017 promotions of Ittefaq, shows Shah Rukh playfully yet affectionately questioning Akshaye’s mysterious persona. SRK asks, “Why the hell are you like this?”, a humorous line that highlights Khanna’s unconventional and unpredictable approach to acting. Fans are now widely sharing the video, noting how perfectly SRK’s words mirror Khanna’s magnetic and offbeat performance in Dhurandhar.

Shah Rukh Khan Praises Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Offbeat’ Acting Style

The resurfaced clip is from a media interaction for Ittefaq, co-produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Karan Johar jokingly teased Akshaye about his reluctance to participate in promotions, prompting Shah Rukh to jump in with heartfelt praise.SRK said: “He’s always a little off beat. He’s got a different beat that he dances to, and I find that interesting. He comes once in a while and creates something unfathomable. I really, really appreciate you as an actor. Having said that, I can also ask you, why the hell are you like this?”Fans have been circulating this snippet across social media, emphasising how Khanna’s “unfathomable” craft feels even more relevant after his standout performance inDhurandhar.ALSO READ: Dhurandhar Box Office: Akshaye Khanna Becomes Highest Grossing Indian Actor Of 2025 Beating Rishabh Shetty, Vicky Kaushal - Details

Akshaye Khanna’s Impactful Performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar

Khanna’s role as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has earned him widespread acclaim. His now-viral entry sequence set to the Bahraini rap track FA9LA by Flipperachi has been hailed as the “new Jamal Kudu”, referencing Bobby Deol’s breakout moment in Animal.Khanna’s calm yet menacing introduction, paired with sudden, unconventional dance-like movements, has been praised as one of the best villain entrances in recent Bollywood history.Filmmaker Farah Khan, who worked with him in Tees Maar Khan, also praised the actor, stating that Khanna “truly deserves an Oscar” for his performance.The action thriller, released on December 5, stars Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt. Owing to its blockbuster success, the makers have officially announced a sequel, with a post-credits teaser confirming a March 19, 2026 release date.