Akshaye Khanna Confronted Producer Over Mistreatment of Co-Actor, Reveals Amit Behl
Veteran actor Amit Behl recounted a significant incident involving Bollywood star Akshaye Khanna, highlighting the latter's strong stance against disrespect towards fellow artists. During the production of an unspecified film, a character actor staying at a separate hotel arrived for lunch at the principal cast's hotel. Upon starting his meal, the actor was abruptly stopped by the producer's relative or wife, who claimed he did not belong there and barred him from eating the buffet food. Hurt by the humiliation, the actor quietly set aside his plate. Akshaye Khanna, witnessing this injustice, reportedly lost his temper despite his usual quiet demeanor. He intervened forcefully, delivering a passionate speech to the producer and crew about the true meaning of hunger and respect. Khanna emphasized that films are made through the blessings of people, not merely by resources. This outburst, described by Behl as unleashing a volcano, underscored Khanna's deep empathy and integrity. The anecdote emerges amidst renewed praise for Khanna's performance in the recently released film Dhurandhar, where casting director Mukesh Chhabra also lauded his professionalism and reliability.
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Akshaye Khanna Confronted Producer Over Mistreatment of Co-Actor, Reveals Amit Behl
Veteran actor Amit Behl recounted a significant incident involving Bollywood star Akshaye Khanna, highlighting the latter's strong stance against disrespect towards fellow artists. During the production of an unspecified film, a character actor staying at a separate hotel arrived for lunch at the principal cast's hotel. Upon starting his meal, the actor was abruptly stopped by the producer's relative or wife, who claimed he did not belong there and barred him from eating the buffet food. Hurt by the humiliation, the actor quietly set aside his plate. Akshaye Khanna, witnessing this injustice, reportedly lost his temper despite his usual quiet demeanor. He intervened forcefully, delivering a passionate speech to the producer and crew about the true meaning of hunger and respect. Khanna emphasized that films are made through the blessings of people, not merely by resources. This outburst, described by Behl as unleashing a volcano, underscored Khanna's deep empathy and integrity. The anecdote emerges amidst renewed praise for Khanna's performance in the recently released film Dhurandhar, where casting director Mukesh Chhabra also lauded his professionalism and reliability.
The Indian Express