Kareena Kapoor's Schoolgirl Crush on Akshaye Khanna Resurfaces

• Akshaye Khanna is gaining renewed attention for his performance as Rehman Dakait in "Dhurandhar."
• An old interview resurfaced where Kareena Kapoor confessed her school-day crush on Akshaye Khanna after watching "Himalay Putra."
• Kareena stated, "Ladkiyan unke peeche pagal thi, main bhi thi" (Girls were crazy about him, and I was one of them).
• Kareena also praised Akshaye as a "cute, adorable" and "wonderful actor," suitable for Hollywood.
• Akshaye Khanna also received acclaim for his role as Emperor Aurangzeb in "Chhaava" earlier in 2025.

Why It Matters: A star's resurgence can unearth nostalgic celebrity confessions, adding to their current buzz.