Akshaye Khanna’s childhood video with father Vinod Khanna goes viral as fans crown the Dhurandhar star ‘RehTODDLER Dakait’

Akshaye Khanna is showing no signs of slowing down. Even as the actor continues to receive widespread praise for his role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, he is already looking ahead to his next move.

The actor celebrated his birthday on March 28 and is trending across social media platforms, and this time it’s not just for his recent performance. On the occasion of his 51st birthday, a rare childhood video featuring him with his father Vinod Khanna has resurfaced online.

Childhood video of Akshaye Khanna resurfaces online

The viral clip features a young Akshaye Khanna alongside Vinod Khanna during an interview setting. The moment captures a candid and heartfelt interaction between father and son.

In the video, Vinod Khanna is seen reflecting on his life. He speaks about achieving his dreams and having a loving family. The young actor is seen fidgeting, speaking, and seeking attention. His innocent antics have delighted viewers.

Fans react to ‘RehTODDLER Dakait’ moment

The video quickly went viral, with fans flooding social media with reactions.One user wrote, "Happy birthday to you may god bless you and enjoy your birthday". Another wrote, "It's fascinating to me that when i was a kid i used to see girls in my class write "Akshaye" in their notebooks. I never understood what they were doing or why. Now more than 20 years later, I see the same thing happening. I wonder if it's the older women fanning over him which would be the same girls who were his fans 20-25 years back or if these are younger girls"Another comment read, "Happy Birthday Mr Haseen Khanna Absolutely mad to be so good looking at 51."

The nickname “RehTODDLER Dakait” has especially caught attention.

More about Akshaye Khanna

For those unaware, Vinod Khanna was one of the most respected actors in Indian cinema. His personal life also remained in the spotlight over the years. He separated from Geetanjali Taleyar in 1985. Later, he married Kavita Daftary in 1995. The couple had two children, Sakshi and Shraddha. The resurfaced video has also reminded fans of the legacy Akshaye Khanna comes from.

It adds an emotional layer to the viral moment.‘Dhurandhar’ successa and Akshaye Khanna's new flick Akshaye Khanna is currently enjoying a massive wave of appreciation for his role as Rehman Dakait in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor were featured in the film. Moreoever, on the actor's birthday on March 28, filmmaker Prasanth Varma offered fans a BTS glimpse of his upcoming project, 'Mahakali'.

Sharing on X, Prasanth also penned a warm birthday note, praising Akshaye’s understated yet powerful presence on screen.

He described the actor as someone who proves that true talent doesn’t rely on noise, applauding his consistent ability to deliver impactful performances with effortless class. The director further expressed his excitement about their collaboration, teasing that audiences can expect something special from the film and promising more updates soon.In the caption of his post, Prasanth wrote, “Happy Birthday #AkshayeKhanna sir, a true actor who proves that real talent doesn't need noise. Effortless screen presence, powerful performances, and unmatched class always stand out. It's an absolute honour working with you. Can’t wait to show the world what we’ve created together! Updates coming soon! #Mahakali #Adhira #JaiHanuman.”