Anil Kapoor calls Akshaye Khanna one of Indian cinema’s finest actors as ‘Gandhi, My Father’ turns 19

Actor-producer Anil Kapoor celebrated the 19th anniversary of Gandhi, My Father by praising Akshaye Khanna as one of Indian cinema's finest actors. He also urged audiences to watch the acclaimed biographical drama, which explores Mahatma Gandhi's relationship with his son Harilal

Mumbai: Veteran actor Anil Kapoor called Akshaye Khanna one of the ‘finest actors’ in the Indian film industry as his 2007 biographical drama ‘Gandhi, My Father’ clocked 19 years on Monday.

As a small celebration of the milestone moment, Anil took to the Stories section of his official Instagram handle and dropped a poster from the movie.

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Anil, who had backed ‘Gandhi, My Father’, expressed his pride in being associated with the project with the following words.

The ‘Animal’ actor penned on the photo-sharing app, “If you haven’t watched it yet, I really hope you do. It’s a film I’m immensely proud of, and one that continues to stay with me. Wherever you can find it, do give it a watch (sic).”

Anil further lauded Akshaye, saying that he is extremely elated to see all the love and affection being received by the ‘Dhurandhar’ actor.

“Seeing all the love and appreciation #AkshayeKhanna is receiving today makes me incredibly happy. It couldn’t be more deserved. I’ve always believed he is one of our finest actors, and his performance in Gandhi, My Father is truly extraordinary. If you’ve seen the film, I think you’ll know exactly what I mean,” he went on to add.

Along with Akshaye, ‘Gandhi, My Father’ also features Darshan Jariwala, Bhumika Chawla, and Shefali Shah in crucial roles, among others.

Inspired by the biography of Harilal Gandhi, ‘Harilal Gandhi: A Life’, by Chandulal Bhagubhai Dalal, the drama sheds light on the complicated relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his eldest son Harilal Gandhi.

Apart from working together in ‘Gandhi, My Father’, Anil and Akshaye have also shared screen space in the 1999 drama ‘Taal’, which also featured Aishwarya Rai.

Years later, in 2010, the duo came together yet again for the laughter ride, ‘No Problem’, co-starring Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Sen, and Kangana Ranaut.