India, June 22 -- With the recently released OTT crime thriller Raakh gaining attention, actor Akash Makhija is surprised by how his portrayal of serial killer Babu has left some viewers genuinely intimidated. Recalling a recent incident, the actor says, "A group of people in public were so scared of me that they backed away. I was like, 'Arre, I just played Babu, I am not him!'" The 31-year-old's Instagram, too, has been flooded with hate messages. "I never thought Babu would scare people to this extent, but it's making me feel like sahi kaam kiya hai," he says. Describing his wife's reaction, Akash shares, "She binge-watched the show and cried uncontrollably. She even asked me to just go away!" The actor, who was also seen in Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025), reveals he nearly missed out on the role: "I auditioned with around 800 people. After six rounds, I was told nahin hoga. I started looking for other things, then suddenly I got a call: 'Aaja tu, you are finally selected'." Akash is now focused on building on this success with more substantial projects. "Sabko dara liya, now I want the recognition to fetch me more work as soon as possible," he signs off....