Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 06:07 IST

Tara Sharma’s heartfelt message for Akshaye Khanna after Dhurandhar’s success revives memories of their past equation, including his rare ‘genuine relationship’ remark.

Tara Sharma shares an old photo as she congratulates Akshaye Khanna on Dhurandhar.

Akshaye Khanna is enjoying one of the biggest highs of his career. His intense and layered performance as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has mesmerised audiences, while his unexpected viral dance entry to the Arabic track FA9LA has turned him into an internet favourite. Clips of Akshaye vibing to the Bahrainian rapper Flipperachi’s song are dominating social media feeds, sparking a fresh wave of appreciation for the actor’s effortless screen presence.

Amid this widespread praise, actor and longtime friend Tara Sharma shared a nostalgic, unseen photo of Akshaye, adding her warm congratulations to the chorus of love he is receiving online.

Tara’s Nostalgic Message And Their Long Friendship

Posting a throwback snap from years ago, Tara wrote, “A huge congrats Akshaye! We haven’t watched it yet but our insta feeds are full of #dhurandar! Particularly this song and your entry! So here’s a good luck message to you and all the team! Haaha this song, the swag, the aura… Having known each other since we were little it’s really fab to watch you stay true to your passion of acting.”

She continued her heartfelt note, celebrating Akshaye’s humility and commitment, calling him “perhaps the most private person I know” and expressing happiness that his “quiet hard work is reaping rewards.”

When Akshaye Called Their Relationship ‘Genuine’

For those unaware, Tara and Akshaye were once rumoured to be dating. In a rare moment of candour on Karan Johar’s chat show in 2007, Akshaye responded to the speculation by saying, “That’s a genuine relationship.” His statement became one of the few times he ever addressed his personal life publicly.

Reports over the years suggested that the two dated for around two years but remained close friends even after parting ways. So much so that Akshaye was invited to Tara’s wedding to Roopak Saluja in 2007. Tara had told TOI at the time, “Roopak is very fond of Akshaye… we’ve always remained friends. So everything is amicable.”

As Akshaye continues to bask in the overwhelming response to Dhurandhar, fans and industry peers alike are celebrating his resurgence. With Dhurandhar 2 slated to release on March 19, 2026, anticipation is already building for what comes next for the actor.

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