Mumbai, Jan. 19 -- Producer Ramesh Taurani has clarified that Akshaye Khanna will not be part of "Rave 4", putting to rest speculation that gained traction following the actor's recent professional resurgence.
The clarification comes at a time when renewed interest in Khanna's career has been sparked by the strong response to "Dhurandhar", reports Bollywood Reporter.
The Race series, which began in 2008, has become best known for its high-adrenaline action, twists and star ensembles. Khanna played the antagonist in the original film but his character's arc ended with an on-screen accident, a plot point Taurani cited as a key reason why the makers are not considering his return.
"No, we have not approached Akshaye. There was no scope at a...