Bollywood
RD Burman biopic casts Akshay Kumar in the role of superstar Rajesh Khanna
BY SACNILK
Akshay Kumar is reuniting with director Neeraj Pandey for the upcoming RD Burman biopic. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the actor has signed on for an extended cameo in the film, which features Farhan Akhtar in the lead role. This collaboration marks another project for the actor and director duo who have previously worked together on several acclaimed films. In a move that feels quite poetic, Akshay Kumar will be portraying the legendary Superstar Rajesh Khanna on the big screen. This casting is particularly special because Rajesh Khanna was the father-in-law of Akshay, and the makers felt he was the perfect choice to bring that era back to life. The dynamic between Rajesh Khanna and RD Burman was iconic in Indian cinema, and the production team is keen on recreating that chemistry for the modern audience. Given the family connection Akshay shares with Twinkle Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, he was considered the most obvious and fitting choice for the part. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film is being produced under the banner of Excel Entertainment and marks another significant collaboration for Neeraj Pandey. Sources indicate that Akshay is extremely excited about playing this role, as he has always been a big fan of his late father-in-law. The actor has reportedly allotted ten days to shoot his portions, and the project is expected to officially hit the floors in October 2026. This adds another high-profile project to Akshay already busy slate and reunites him with the director who helped him deliver some of his most acclaimed performances. Apart from the lead and this special cameo, the makers are currently in the process of casting several other actors to play key figures from that golden era of the film industry. The RD Burman biopic is being designed as a sprawling tribute to the musician's life and his relationships with the superstars of his time. With Farhan Akhtar playing the lead and Akshay Kumar stepping into the shoes of Rajesh Khanna, the project is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated cinematic events of the coming years. As the production gets ready to start later this year, more updates regarding the supporting cast are expected to follow.
