Love with restraint, ‘Taal’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Hulchul’ define Akshaye Khanna’s romantic legacy
Akshaye Khanna’s Manav is remembered for quiet devotion rather than dramatic pursuit. His love is steady, respectful, and emotionally evolved. Instead of competing loudly, he allows feelings to mature with patience. This portrayal challenged the idea that romance must be loud to be meaningful, making Manav one of Hindi cinema’s most dignified lovers.
