Old Bollywood interviews have a way of resurfacing at just the right moment, and one such clip of Akshaye Khanna talking about a young Aishwarya Rai is suddenly everywhere again. Long before she became one of the most celebrated faces in Indian cinema, Akshaye had already spotted something in her — a spark he believed would turn her into “a very fine actress". Two decades later, fans are calling his early confidence in her talent “spot on".

Before social media and viral reels existed, actors often spoke their minds in long, relaxed conversations — and one of those old interviews is now back in the spotlight. In an old chat with Lehren Retro, Akshaye Khanna can be seen praising Aishwarya Rai with a warmth that feels even more meaningful today.

Akshaye and Aishwarya worked together in Aa A

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