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Akshaye Khanna Misses 25th Anniversary Reunion of Dil Chahta Hai
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🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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Actor Akshaye Khanna, who portrayed Dhurandhar in the 2002 hit, was absent from the film’s 25‑year celebration, citing scheduling conflicts.
The 25th anniversary of the 2002 blockbuster Dil Chahta Hai was marked by a reunion of the original cast, but actor Akshaye Khanna was noticeably absent. Khanna, who played the character Dhurandhar, was expected to attend but did not appear at the event. According to sources close to the actor, he was unable to join due to a prior commitment that conflicted with the reunion schedule. Despite his absence, the gathering featured other key members of the film and celebrated the movie’s lasting impact on Indian cinema.