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‘Dhurandhar is not real’: Mohan Kapur couldn’t understand why people are praising film so much | Bollywood News

‘Dhurandhar is not real’: Mohan Kapur couldn’t understand why people are praising film so much | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 12, 2026 09:19 PM IST Since the release of Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna has been in the spotlight, and for good reason. His portrayal of the crime kingpin Rehman Daikat was arguably the most magnetic part of the film, reminding audiences of the immense talent he has long possessed. Recently, actor Mohan Kapur, known for films like Jolly LLB, Happy New Year, and Mission Mangal, shared his thoughts on Akshaye’s career and performance. ‘Akshaye Khanna has always been a great actor’ In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Mohan was asked why he felt it took so long for Akshaye to receive the recognition he truly deserved. He said, “In my opinion, Akshaye Khanna has been a great actor from the beginning. I don’t know him personally, but people who do, say he’s a bit moody. Maybe he is, maybe he didn’t like the scripts that were offered to him. Or perhaps he was taking a break and wanted to choose his films carefully. Or maybe it was just destiny, as they say, it’s …

Akshaye Khanna’s dedication to wig styling for Rehman Dakait’s role in Dhurandhar 2 impresses fans: ‘Oscar-level work’

Akshaye Khanna’s dedication to wig styling for Rehman Dakait’s role in Dhurandhar 2 impresses fans: ‘Oscar-level work’

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Akshaye Khanna has been grabbing headlines for his powerful performance in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Akshaye truly stole the show with his portrayal of ‘Rehman Dakait’, leaving audiences impressed with his commanding screen presence. Akshaye Khanna impresses with meticulous wig styling in behind-the-scenes clip. (Instagram) Beyond his performance, Akshaye’s striking look in the film has also caught attention. The actor sported a carefully styled wig to bring authenticity and flair to his character. A behind-the-scenes clip, now circulating on social media, offers a glimpse into his meticulous approach to the role. (Also read: Mukesh Chhabra reveals Dhurandhar’s most satisfying casting, and it’s not Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, or Rakesh Bedi ) Akshaye Khanna’s meticulous approach to his wig for Rehman Dakait In the video, Akshaye can be seen closely monitoring the detailing of his wig and giving precise instructions to ensure it looks natural on screen. He is heard saying, “This one side? Now you see the cut and it goes directly to my side. Okay? So that will make it look very …

Shobhaa De calls hype around Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar role ‘manipulative’: Even crediting his dance…

Shobhaa De calls hype around Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar role ‘manipulative’: Even crediting his dance…

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Actor Akshaye Khanna has been earning widespread acclaim for his turn as gangster Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. However, veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De feels the hype built around his character was manipulative. Shobhaa De recently spoke about Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar. Shobhaa De on Akshaye Khanna’s hype in Dhurandhar Shobhaa De recently appeared on Rediff Originals for a podcast, posted on YouTube, where she reflected on the success of Dhurandhar and the massive hype surrounding Akshaye Khanna’s character in the film. In the spy thriller, Akshaye was seen as the menacing Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. His performance was applauded by many, including his dancing entry in one scene to the song Fa9la, which went viral on social media. Talking about all the chatter around Akshaye’s role in the film, Shobhaa De said, “Another manipulative aspect was creating the impression that Akshaye is the bigger star and that he alone stood out — even crediting his dance as the highlight.” She also weighed in on the film’s reception, drawing attention to Hrithik …

Priyanka Chopra as Hamza, Kajol as Rehman Dakait, Madhuri Dixit as Aslam: AI imagines Dhurandhar having all female cast

Priyanka Chopra as Hamza, Kajol as Rehman Dakait, Madhuri Dixit as Aslam: AI imagines Dhurandhar having all female cast

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As AI continues to blur the lines between past and present, a new AI-generated video is reimagining what it would look like if some of the biggest Bollywood female stars were cast in the spy thriller Dhurandhar. The reimagining swaps Priyanka Chopra for Ranveer Singh as the protagonist Hamza, Kajol for Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait, and more. (Also read: AI imagines Dhurandhar in the 80s: Amitabh Bachchan slays as Ranveer’s Hamza, Vinod Khanna as Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman) What if top Bollywood female stars were cast in Dhurandhar? Take a look at the glimpse. An ensemble of Bollywood heroines In a new Instagram post, the account creator kid, an AI artist known as Creative Kid Org, crafted a series of scenes from Dhurandhar with a female cast. The intensity of the male cast in the original film was put to a spin with an entirely female ensemble. At the centre of this ‘what if’ scenario was the casting of Priyanka Chopra as Hamza Ali Mazari (originally played by Ranveer Singh). Matching the same effective personality …

Dhurandhar on OTT: Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna leave netizens deeply impressed, fans call it ‘pure cinema’

Dhurandhar on OTT: Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna leave netizens deeply impressed, fans call it ‘pure cinema’

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Within two months of release, Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar has already found a place in the history of Indian cinema as a must-watch masterpiece. Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in never-seen-before avatars, the film broke records at the box office and received rave reviews. So when it arrived on the digital platform yesterday, after a successful run at cinema halls, several fans sat down to binge-watch the 3 hour 34 minutes long gem. Here’s what netizens have to say about Dhurandhar now, after watching it on OTT. Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar Movie-lovers are floored by Dhurandhar! Lauding the film, director Aditya Dhar and the team, one such netizen shared, “Finished binging this for the first time on Netflix. Man what a filmm. This is art @AdityaDharFilms . I wish i would have seen it in theatres(par mere gaanv mai internet ka milna hi mushkil hai) will definitely travel 100kms for Part 2 ❤️‍🔥,” whereas a Twitter review read, “#Dhurandhar proves how …

Dhurandhar actor Sara Arjun reveals her parents’ reaction after watching the film: ‘My parents were crying…’

Dhurandhar actor Sara Arjun reveals her parents’ reaction after watching the film: ‘My parents were crying…’

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Soon after Dhurandhar arrived in theatres last month, Akshaye Khanna rose to new heights of success thanks to his unmatchable aura and impeccable portrayal of Rehman Dakait. Ranveer Singh, on the other hand, dropped jaws with his unbelievable transformation and performance as undercover Hamza. Meanwhile, Ranveer’s onscreen love interest Sara Arjun deeply impressed the audience as Yalina Jamali. Fans gushed over her performance, her sharp dialogue delivery and sweet chemistry with Ranveer. But how did Sara’s father Raj Arjun and mother Sanya Arjun react to Dhurandhar? The young actor has now opened up about the ‘euphoric’ moment. Sara Arjun reveals her parents’ reaction to Dhurandhar After Dhurandhar, Sara Arjun is now gearing up for the release of her next film Euphoria, which is set to arrive in theatres on February 6. Ahead of the same, Sara has been busy with promotions. During one such interview with Suma Kanakala, the young actor was asked about her most ‘euphoric’ day. Hearing this, Sara replied, “There was a day when both my parents were crying tears of joy …

Dhurandhar on OTT: Here’s when you can start streaming Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s film tonight

Dhurandhar on OTT: Here’s when you can start streaming Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s film tonight

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Since the last two months, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has been dominating the box office like no other film could all year. Fans just couldn’t seem to get enough of the film, may it be because of Akshaye Khanna’s unmatched aura or Ranveer Singh’s unbelievable performance. Also starring Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan, the film quickly became the highest-grossing Hindi film in India. Well, last weekend we informed the audience that after an incredible run in theatres, Dhurandhar was set to arrive on the digital platform. We now have a rough idea about what time fans can begin streaming the Ranveer and Akshaye-starrer on Netflix tonight. Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amid his exit from Drishyam 3, Akshaye Khanna poses with director Puja Kolluru for a selfie on Mahakali set | Bollywood News

Amid his exit from Drishyam 3, Akshaye Khanna poses with director Puja Kolluru for a selfie on Mahakali set | Bollywood News

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After his controversial exit from Drishyam 3, Akshaye Khanna, who is riding high on the success of his recent spy actioner Dhurandhar, has joined the sets of his forthcoming film Mahakali. The movie stars Bhoomi Shetty in the lead role as Maha. Last September, director Prashanth Varma unveiled the first-look poster of Akshaye, who plays Shukracharya in the mythological epic. The film also marks Akshaye’s Telugu debut. Recently, director Puja Kolluru shared a year-wrap post on Instagram, which included a selfie with Akshaye on the film’s sets. Mahakali is the next installment in the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), touted as the first female superhero film of Tollywood, and is scheduled for an early 2026 release.   View this post on Instagram   In the past week, apart from his portrayal of crime kingpin Rehman Daikat in Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna was also in the news for walking out of the Drishyam 3 franchise. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the film’s producer Kumar Mangat Pathak said, “Success has gone to Akshaye Khanna’s head.” He also sent a …

When Akshaye Khanna Admitted Working With Vinod Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan Was Intimidating | Bollywood News

When Akshaye Khanna Admitted Working With Vinod Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan Was Intimidating | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 28, 2025, 09:55 IST Akshaye Khanna recently gained acclaim for Dhurandhar while exiting Drishyam 3. When Akshaye Khanna Admitted Working With Vinod Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan Was Intimidating Some old Bollywood interviews age beautifully. One such moment comes from Akshaye Khanna, who once spoke with rare honesty about why he prefers not to share the screen with legends like his father Vinod Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. Akshaye has recently been in the news for the success of Dhurandhar, which has earned him praise from critics and audiences alike. He has also made headlines for his exit from Drishyam 3. As conversations around his career resurface, one of his earlier interviews offers a glimpse into how he views stardom and screen presence. Although Akshaye made his acting debut opposite his father in the 1997 film Himalaya Putra, the experience left a strong impression on him. In a 2008 interview with IANS, he admitted that working with Vinod Khanna felt intimidating. “There are certain people whom you shouldn’t work with. My dad is one of them. …

As Drishyam 3 producer calls Akshaye Khanna ‘toxic’ and ‘unprofessional’, Arshad Warsi lauds Dhurandhar actor: ‘He lives his life on his terms’ | Bollywood News

As Drishyam 3 producer calls Akshaye Khanna ‘toxic’ and ‘unprofessional’, Arshad Warsi lauds Dhurandhar actor: ‘He lives his life on his terms’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Akshaye Khanna has been garnering widesperead praise for his performance in Aditya Dhar’s spy actioner Dhurandhar. In fact, several viewers have remarked that his portrayal at times even overshadows that of the film’s lead, played by Ranveer Singh. Most recently, actor Arshad Warsi also spoke about Akshaye’s compelling performance in the film. Arshad and Akshaye have worked together in two films, Hulchul (2004) and Short Kut (2009). During a conversation with Lallantop, Arshad shared his thoughts about Akshaye and said, “Akshaye is a very serious guy. He has been a brilliant actor since before; there was no doubt about that, but he likes to stay in his own world. He doesn’t care about anybody. He lives his life on his terms and doesn’t get bothered by who thinks what about him. He has no PR or anybody right from day one, and he has been like this all his life.” Also Read: Akshaye Khanna was told he’s ‘not successful’, he smiled and responded: ‘Everyone is ahead, I am the last one in the race’ …