# Akshay Kumar to play Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar’s R.D. Burman biopic

2026-08-10T18:45:33+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Akshay Kumar is set to play legendary actor Rajesh Khanna in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming biopic on music composer R.D. Burman. The film will explore Burman's life and his iconic partnership with Khanna. Kumar is married to Twinkle Khanna, the daughter of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, giving the casting a personal connection. The project aims to chronicle the golden era of Hindi cinema through the lens of Burman's musical journey.

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