Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar Moment: Fans spot actor recreating his dad Vinod Khanna’s iconic 1989 Dance Sequence — Take a Look

This article explores the viral online comparison between actor Akshaye Khanna’s electrifying, highly praised entry scene in the new spy thriller Dhurandhar and a resurfaced video of his legendary father, Vinod Khanna, dancing at a 1989 charity concert in Lahore.

TellychakkarTeam on Thu, 12/11/2025 - 00:59

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Akshaye Khanna’s electrifying entry scene in the recently released action thriller Dhurandhar has taken over the internet.

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Now, fans believe the actor may have unknowingly channelled the dynamic, signature style of his legendary father, Vinod Khanna, prompting a wave of enthusiastic comparisons online.

A video from a 1989 charity concert in Lahore, Pakistan, showing veteran actor Vinod Khanna dancing alongside actress Rekha, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, and cricketer Javed Miandad, has gained significant attention online this week.

The resurfacing of this decades-old footage comes just as Akshaye Khanna’s powerful entry scene in the recently released film Dhurandhar has gone viral, with social media users drawing striking parallels between the dance styles of father and son.

The old video, which captures a light-hearted moment from a cross-border charity event, has been widely shared across various digital platforms since its reappearance.

Many viewers have commented specifically on the resemblance between Vinod Khanna’s fluid dance moves in the footage and Akshaye Khanna’s electrifying entry sequence in Dhurandhar, a spy action thriller set in Pakistan.

One user on X commented on the similarities, stating: "NVM I got it, Akshaye Khanna has copied his father in Dhurandhar (sic)," highlighting the perceived influence of Vinod Khanna’s energetic style on his son’s powerful performance. This observation quickly gained traction as others joined the conversation and shared side-by-side clips from both the 1989 concert and the new film.

Akshaye Khanna’s entry in Dhurandhar has become a major highlight online, with viewers praising his intense portrayal of Rehman Dakait, a powerful Pakistani crime lord and politician.

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been noted for its strong ensemble cast, which includes Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and debutante Sara Arjun.

The film follows an Indian spy as he infiltrates terror networks in Lyari, Pakistan. Akshaye Khanna’s performance, in particular, has received significant recognition from both audiences and critics alike.

The track featured during Akshaye Khanna’s entry, FA9LA by Gulf-based hip-hop artist Flipperachi, has also seen a resurgence in popularity following the film’s release. Its energetic beat has been cited as perfectly complementing the dynamic choreography that has prompted comparisons to Vinod Khanna’s earlier dance style.

Recently, Akshaye's co-actor Danish Pandor revealed that the actor's crowd-pleasing dance was entirely improvised.

The viral comparison of the Khannas’ dance styles highlights the enduring and often unconscious influence of one generation upon the next in the Indian film industry.

Akshaye Khanna's improvisational mastery in Dhurandhar, now seen as a spontaneous tribute to his late father's energy, adds another fascinating layer to his already celebrated performance.

You can see the post here:

Akshaye Khanna copied the steps of his father Vinod Khanna sahab in #Dhurandhar

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