Akshaye Khanna is having a moment, and the internet is fully invested. With his chilling portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, the actor has unexpectedly become social media’s favourite obsession. His calm menace, piercing gaze, and razor-tight dialogue delivery have struck a chord, sparking a meme explosion that refuses to slow down.
What makes this viral wave especially entertaining is how netizens have cleverly stitched Akshaye’s past roles into hilarious backstories for his present-day gangster persona.
From Hungama’s Jeetu to Dhurandhar’s Rehman Dakait
One of the most widely shared videos on X imagines a rather dramatic origin story for Rehman Dakait. Titled “How Jeetu from Videocon was forced into becoming Rehman Dakait by his father”, the clip pulls a scene from the cult comedy Hungama.
In the moment, Jeetu is seen arguing with his father over money before threatening to walk out. Meme creators, of course, decided this emotional outburst was the exact point where Jeetu abandoned comedy and embraced crime. The exaggerated logic is absurd and that’s precisely why it works.
A Parallel Universe Featuring Sanjay Dutt
Another viral post digs into Akshaye Khanna’s 2010 comedy No Problem, where he shared screen space with Sanjay Dutt. Fast forward to Dhurandhar, and the two are now locked in a tense rivalry a contrast that meme pages were quick to exploit.
The resurfaced clip shows them sharing a relaxed meal, radiating easy comic chemistry. The caption tying it all together? “Rehman Dakait and Chaudhary Aslam Khan in a parallel universe.” It’s nostalgia served with a generous side of irony.
When Rehman Dakait Discovered Dance
Social media didn’t stop at the obvious throwbacks. Someone went all the way back to Akshaye’s debut film, Himalaya Putra, resurrecting the song I Am a Bachelor. The visual of a carefree, dancing Akshaye in jeans now rebranded as Rehman Dakait in an alternate reality – was too good to ignore.
The post jokingly suggested that even hardened gangsters need a musical phase, and the internet couldn’t agree more.
The FA9LA Effect: Cool, Calm and Completely Viral
Adding to the frenzy is FA9LA, the now-viral entry track from Dhurandhar. Akshaye’s understated groove, minimal movements, and mysterious smile have turned the song into a reel favourite. In an age of high-energy choreography, his controlled cool has become the ultimate flex.
Why Akshaye Khanna Is the Internet’s Favourite Right Now
From the lovably chaotic Jeetu to the terrifyingly composed Rehman Dakait, Akshaye Khanna has proven his range and meme potential once again. Dhurandhar hasn’t just reignited interest in his career; it has transformed him into a pop-culture template that fans can endlessly remix.
If memes are the highest form of modern-day appreciation, Akshaye Khanna is clearly winning. And judging by the internet’s mood, this meme fest is far from over.