Actor Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama, Chhaava, has been receiving widespread acclaim from various sources, owing to its lavish production and convincing performances.
The Ever-versatile Akshaye Khanna, who portrays Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the film, is receiving much affection from fans. X users flooded the web with accolades for the actor.
A user stated, “I genuinely feel that some actors are genetically gifted. #AkshayeKhanna as Aurangzeb was spectacular! An actor I think all of us wish to see more often in films.”
Another user mentioned, “He was so involved in the character that even the original Aurangzeb will get confused if he saw him. Amazing acting!! #AkshayeKhanna.”
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Here are some of the reactions:
Akshaye was not the first choice for the role
As per an ET report released on October 9, 2023, Anil Kapoor was initially contacted for the role of the antagonist in this film centered on Sambhaji’s life. “The team has reached out to Anil Kapoor to portray Aurangzeb, but the contract has not been finalized yet.” “If everything aligns, Anil Kapoor will definitely face off against Vicky Kaushal in the movie,” states the source.