Akshaye Khanna’s Throwback Dance to Chaiyya Chaiyya Goes Viral, Fans Call Him an ‘Underrated Dancer’

An old video of Akshaye Khanna dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s Chaiyya Chaiyya at an award function from the early 2000s has resurfaced online and taken social media by storm. In the clip, Khanna — dressed sharply in a black blazer, trousers and cap — performs the iconic song Chaiyya Chaiyya from the 1998 film Dil Se alongside Twinkle Khanna, delighting netizens with his smooth moves and stage presence.

The vintage footage, now circulating widely on platforms like Reddit and Instagram, has drawn enthusiastic reactions from fans, who are praising the actor’s dance skills and charisma. Many viewers have even labeled him an “underrated dancer” and commented on how effortlessly stylish he appears in the clip, decades after it was filmed.

This throwback interest comes amid a wider wave of attention on Akshaye Khanna following the release of his 2025 box office hit Dhurandhar, where his performance as Rehman Dakait drew acclaim and sparked immense fan-generated buzz online. Additional old clips of him dancing and engaging with audiences at events have also been shared, fuelling renewed nostalgia and appreciation among Bollywood fans.

Social media reactions have included both admiration for his style and screen presence and playful comments about his enduring appeal, helping the video trend widely across multiple entertainment forums.