Raakh's Akash Makhija: Fans Said My Eyes Reminded Them Of Irrfan; Was Initially Rejected As Babu

In an exclusive conversation with India Today's Sana Farzeen, Akash Makhija reflects on the overwhelming response he's been receiving for his performance as Babu in Raakh. He also talks about working with Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and the cast, the most challenging scenes to film, the emotional toll of the role, and why comparisons with actors like Irrfan Khan, Ashutosh Rana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui have left him deeply touched. The actor further shares how he was initially rejected for the role, but eventually got the part. The psychology behind the character, the preparation that went into portraying one of the most disturbing characters on screen, and how the audience's reactions have ranged from admiration to outright hatred. Akash also shares how his wife and family sacrificed a lot for him, and are now over the moon seeing him succeed. #AkashMakhija #Raakh #RaakhBabu #IrrfanKhan #AliFazal #SonaliBendre #OTT #WebSeries #Bollywood Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! For more updates, subscribe our channel:    / @indiatoday   For LIVE updates, analysis, and expert opinions — only on India Today https://youtube.com/live/sYZtOFzM78M https://youtube.com/live/lNe8hisFwMM NewsToday with Rajdeep sardesai:    • NewsToday With Rajdeep Sardesai (2026)   India First with Gaurav Sawant:    • India First With Gaurav Sawant   To The Point with Preeti Choudhry:    • To The Point | Preeti Choudhry   NewsTrack with Marya Shakill:    • NewsTrack with Marya Shakil   WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A... Download App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday