Akshaye Khanna has once again become a major topic of discussion online, thanks to his powerful performance in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar.
As social media celebrates his comeback, several old interviews, rumours, and unseen clips of the actor are resurfacing. One such video that has caught everyone’s attention shows Akshaye Khanna attending Karisma Kapoor’s wedding with Sunjay Kapur, and kissing Karisma’s hand while congratulating the couple.
The resurfaced clip has revived old gossip about Akshaye and Karisma’s rumoured relationship. Years ago, there was heavy speculation that the two were close and were even considering marriage. This was during a period when Karisma was at the peak of her career. Rumours also suggested that the bond between them grew stronger after her split from Ajay Devgn.
Although neither Akshaye nor Karisma ever confirmed the relationship, reports at the time claimed that Randhir Kapoor supported the match and even approached Vinod Khanna. According to a report by The Times of India, Karisma’s mother, Babita Kapoor, was against the relationship because she felt marriage would interrupt her daughter’s rising career.
Karisma later got engaged to Abhishek Bachchan, a moment publicly announced by Jaya Bachchan, but the engagement was eventually called off.
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Karishma Kapoor's marriage
Karisma went on to marry businessman Sunjay Kapur in 2003. They had two children: Samaira in 2005 and Kiaan in 2011. The couple filed for divorce in 2014, which was finalised in 2016. After their separation, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev. Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12, this year, following a heart attack during a polo match in England.
About Akshaye Khanna's love life
Over the years, Akshaye Khanna has also openly spoken about his views on marriage. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he said he couldn’t see himself getting married because he is “not cut out for that kind of life,” calling marriage a major lifestyle shift. In another interview with Bombay Times, he said, "I'm even more commitment-phobic now. I wasn't like that in the past, but over time, I have become more wary of relationships."
