‘Akshaye Khanna used to be very difficult to work with’: Farah Khan reveals why she avoided choreographing his songs in the 1990s before ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ changed her opinion
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Renowned choreographer Farah Khan recalls her challenging collaboration with actor Akshaye Khanna during the 1990s Bollywood era, when she deliberately avoided working on his film projects due to professional friction. The turning point came with 'Dil Chahta Hai,' which fundamentally shifted her perspective on the actor. Khan's candid revelation sheds light on behind-the-scenes dynamics that shaped creative decisions in Hindi cinema, while contextualizing Khanna's recent career resurgence and the evolving narratives surrounding his industry reputation.
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‘Akshaye Khanna used to be very difficult to work with’: Farah Khan reveals why she avoided choreographing his songs in the 1990s before ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ changed her opinion
Akshaye Khanna has been enjoying renewed attention for his performances in recent years, but conversations around the actor have also brought back stories about his early years in the film industry. Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan has now opened up about her own experience of working with Khanna in the 1990s, admitting that she once found him so difficult to work with that she decided she did not want to choreograph his songs.
