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Akshay Kumar to Portray Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar‑Neeraj Pandey’s R.D. Burman Biopic
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 09:33 PM
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Actor Akshay Kumar has been confirmed to play legendary star Rajesh Khanna in the upcoming biographical film about music maestro R.D. Burman, directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Neeraj Pandey.
Akshay Kumar has been officially announced as the lead in the biographical film about legendary music composer R.D. Burman, slated to be directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Neeraj Pandey. The actor will portray the iconic Bollywood star Rajesh Khanna, who was a close collaborator of Burman.
The film, titled "R.D. Burman: The Maestro," aims to chronicle the life and musical journey of the composer who shaped modern Hindi cinema. Farhan Akhtar, known for his work as a director and actor, will helm the project while Neeraj Pandey’s production house is handling the distribution.
Akshay Kumar, who has previously taken on diverse roles ranging from action to drama, is set to bring a nuanced performance to the character of Khanna, whose partnership with Burman was pivotal in the 1970s and 1980s. The casting decision follows the actor’s recent foray into biographical storytelling.
While the exact release date has not been announced, industry insiders suggest that the film could hit screens in the second half of 2025, pending production schedules and post‑production work.
The film, titled "R.D. Burman: The Maestro," aims to chronicle the life and musical journey of the composer who shaped modern Hindi cinema. Farhan Akhtar, known for his work as a director and actor, will helm the project while Neeraj Pandey’s production house is handling the distribution.
Akshay Kumar, who has previously taken on diverse roles ranging from action to drama, is set to bring a nuanced performance to the character of Khanna, whose partnership with Burman was pivotal in the 1970s and 1980s. The casting decision follows the actor’s recent foray into biographical storytelling.
While the exact release date has not been announced, industry insiders suggest that the film could hit screens in the second half of 2025, pending production schedules and post‑production work.