Farah Khan has opened up about her early experiences working with Akshaye Khanna, recalling how the actor’s irritable nature once made him difficult to choreograph. The filmmaker-choreographer revealed she eventually refused to work on his songs, but noted that Akshaye underwent a transformation after Dil Chahta Hai and praised his dancing skills.

Farah Khan on working with Akshaye Khanna

In conversation on choreographers Bosco and Caesar's podcast, Dance Masti, Farah Khan said, "At one time, Akshaye Khanna used to be very difficult to work with." She added, "I have done Doli Saja Ke Rakhna with him, then a couple of other movies, Laawaris and something else. He, I think, himself has confessed in interviews that he was very difficult. He was very irritable and wouldn't want to stand."