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Sonam Chhabra shares her first look from Cannes 2026, netizens call it ‘flawless’

Sonam Chhabra shares her first look from Cannes 2026, netizens call it ‘flawless’

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Actor Sonam Chhabra, known for her role in Made In Heaven, has returned to Cannes International Film Festival for the third time. The actor uploaded pictures of her first look and received a thumbs up from social media. Sonam Chhabra at Cannes 2026. She revealed that her inspiration for her look was “blue waters of the French Riviera!” In an Instagram caption, she wrote, “For my third year at Cannes, my inspiration was the blue waters of the French Riviera! I wanted my outfit to be azure depicting a hovering around the blue waters. Whenever I’ve called out to my mother, she has always come to me in the form of a and that’s the spirit I wanted to take with me to the carpet for the screening of Garance – the most talked about movie this year at the festival.” Also Read |Exclusive! Huma Qureshi at Cannes 2026: Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special She ended the caption with, “I believe fashion and art are not to be logically understood, they are meant …

Mukesh Chhabra slams troll culture, reacts to ‘too much’ negativity around Ramayana, Dhurandhar: ‘I feel bad and scared’

Mukesh Chhabra slams troll culture, reacts to ‘too much’ negativity around Ramayana, Dhurandhar: ‘I feel bad and scared’

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Casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently received praise for his work on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. He is also the casting director of Ramayana. In a recent interview with News18, Mukesh spoke about the negativity surrounding both films and slammed the growing troll culture. Mukesh Chhabra slams the negativity around Dhurandhar and Ramayana. Mukesh Chhabra on negativity around Ramayana and Dhurandhar Talking about Ramayana and Dhurandhar facing trolling and negativity on social media, he said, “The negativity is a bit too much these days. I don’t know ki yeh sab kaun karwaata hai, kaise karwaata hai (Who all make this happen and how). People tend to overjudge. I don’t know why. It can happen to anyone these days. This troll culture has gained ground but I can’t really do anything to stop that. I feel bad for everyone.” Recently, when Ramayana’s teaser was released, it faced criticism for its VFX, and some even criticised Ranbir’s look as Lord Rama. Talking about how Dhurandhar also faced negativity before its release, he said, “The moment they see a glimpse …

Mukesh Chhabra reveals Ranveer Singh was finalised for Dhurandhar early on: ‘Aditya Dhar thought…’

Mukesh Chhabra reveals Ranveer Singh was finalised for Dhurandhar early on: ‘Aditya Dhar thought…’

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Actor Ranveer Singh is riding high on the wave of praise for his performance in Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar. Amid the buzz around the franchise, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now shared some behind-the-scenes details, revealing that the decision to cast Ranveer in the lead role had already been locked in even before he came on board. At the moment, Ranveer Singh is enjoying the success following the release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and its sequel. Mukesh Chhabra on Ranveer Singh In an interview with Zoom, Mukesh Chhabra spoke about the casting process for Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise. He revealed that the decision to cast Ranveer Singh in the lead had already been finalised before he came on board, adding that it was a choice he completely agreed with. “I think Aditya (Dhar) thought ki wo perfect hoga film ke liye (Aditya thought that he would be perfect for the role… Look at how great he was in the film. How well he acted how dedicatedly he killed it in performance! I’ve never seen …

Aditya Dhar says ‘brother’ Mukesh Chhabra stood by Dhurandhar even when his own faith in Ranveer Singh film wavered

Aditya Dhar says ‘brother’ Mukesh Chhabra stood by Dhurandhar even when his own faith in Ranveer Singh film wavered

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Casting director Mukesh Chhabra is among those on Aditya Dhar’s team for Dhurandhar, who received their share of praise for the film. Now, the director himself took to his social media on Wednesday to reveal how crucial the casting director was for the Ranveer Singh-starrer. He even credited Mukesh for believing in the film when his own faith wavered and for reshaping it. Mukesh Chhabra is the casting director for Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films. Aditya Dhar says Mukesh Chhabra reshaped Dhurandhar Aditya posted pictures of him and Ranveer with Mukesh from the shooting of Dhurandhar, writing, “Here’s to Mukesh Chhabra, the man who saw Dhurandhar long before I truly did. There are people who come into a film and do their job and then there are people who quietly reshape the film itself. Mukesh was the latter.” He added that the casting director was fearless while pushing the limits for the film, writing, “From the very first narration, he believed in the scale, the ambition, the sheer possibility of Dhurandhar far more than I did. …

Aditya Dhar lauds Mukesh Chhabra for ‘reshaping’ Dhurandhar: ‘He saw it before I did, pushed me to think bigger’ | Bollywood News

Aditya Dhar lauds Mukesh Chhabra for ‘reshaping’ Dhurandhar: ‘He saw it before I did, pushed me to think bigger’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiApr 8, 2026 01:28 PM IST Aditya Dhar directed Dhurandhar parts 1 and 2 have not only dominated the box office but also swept the recently held Chetak Screen Awards 2026, winning 14 awards from 24 nominations. As the film continues its victory march, the film’s director, Aditya Dhar, penned a heartfelt note lauding Dhurandhar’s casting director Mukesh Chabbra. In the post, Aditya said how Mukesh saw the might of Dhurandhar even before he could. Aditya Dhar lauds Mukesh Chabbra for Dhurandhar In a heartwarming post on Instagram, Aditya Dhar wrote, “Here’s to Mukesh Chhabra, the man who saw Dhurandhar long before I truly did. There are people who come into a film and do their job, and then there are people who quietly reshape the film itself. Mukesh was the latter. From the very first narration, he believed in the scale, the ambition, the sheer possibility of Dhurandhar far more than I did. Where I was cautious, he was fearless. Where I was thinking within limits, he pushed me to think bigger, …

Many actresses urged Aditya Dhar to cast them opposite Ranveer in Dhurandhar; Mukesh Chhabra on why he chose Sara Arjun

Many actresses urged Aditya Dhar to cast them opposite Ranveer in Dhurandhar; Mukesh Chhabra on why he chose Sara Arjun

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First Dhurandhar and now Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Aditya Dhar’s spy thrillers have been dominating the box office. Apart from Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun is also receiving immense praise and love for her performance as Yalina. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed why Sara was cast instead of another big female lead. Mukesh Chhabra reveals how Sara Arjun was cast opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhuradhar. Mukesh Chhabra reveals why Sara Arjun got Yalina’s role in Dhurandhar When asked about Sara’s casting, Mukesh revealed that they wanted a new face and said, “Aditya ko bhi bahut saare log message kar rahe the ki unhe Ranveer ke opposite cast hona hai, mujhe bhi messages aarahe the. But I told Aditya very clearly, hume ek aisa face chahiye jo sirf uss jagah ka lage, koi purana baggage naa ho (A lot of people were messaging Aditya too, saying they wanted to be cast opposite Ranveer. I was getting messages as well. But I told Aditya very clearly that …

Dhurandhar: Mukesh Chhabra reveals says 3 actors rejected Rahman Dakait role

Dhurandhar: Mukesh Chhabra reveals says 3 actors rejected Rahman Dakait role

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Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar took the box office by storm, with the filmmaker releasing two parts within a span of four months. Both films made a strong impact on audiences. After the release, Akshaye Khanna gained significant attention for his role as Rahman Dakait, a notorious Lyari ganglord. However, he was not the first choice for the role, in fact, he was the fourth actor approached, as three actors had earlier turned it down. Mukesh Chhabra on Rahman Dakait casting In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that three actors rejected the role for unusual reasons. Without naming them, he said, “Ek actor South se thhe, aur baki do Bollywood ke thhe. They gave me a very weird logic. They said, ‘Ye ensemble cast hain (This is an ensemble cast).’ ‘Ye toh Ranveer ki picture hain (This is Ranveer Singh`s picture).’ I said okay leave, and Aditya [Dhar] is a cool guy and he said it is fine. He was sure about his film. I did feel bad because we think of …

‘They are regretting that decision today’: Mukesh Chhabra reveals 3 major stars rejected Akshaye Khanna’s role in Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

‘They are regretting that decision today’: Mukesh Chhabra reveals 3 major stars rejected Akshaye Khanna’s role in Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 3, 2026 07:30 PM IST The much-awaited sequel of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, hit theatres on March 19. Since its release, the Ranveer Singh starrer has been making headlines. In a recent interview, the film’s casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, opened up about the casting process of the spy thriller. He even recalled several actors turning down the popular role of Rehmaan Dakait, which was eventually played by actor Akshaye Khanna. During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Mukesh shared, “I was narrated the story for four hours. After that, I was in shock. I didn’t even move or take a break. We didn’t even realise when the time passed away. I got scared initially, even after casting for so many films in the past. I had to find so many characters, newer faces, it was a big film.” Mukesh further added, “If I combine both the parts, I had to do the casting of around 400 people. I made a team of six people and started the search. Aditya gave …

Mukesh Chhabra reveals Dhurandhar’s most satisfying casting, and it’s not Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, or Rakesh Bedi

Mukesh Chhabra reveals Dhurandhar’s most satisfying casting, and it’s not Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, or Rakesh Bedi

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Apart from the box-office records it has broken, the memes it has inspired, and the debates it has sparked, the Dhurandhar franchise has also brought the seldom-discussed aspect of film casting into the mainstream. From Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ to Mukesh Chhabra’s painstaking research, the film’s casting has been the talk of the town. Even as the film’s cast is praised, the casting director reveals which roles were the most satisfying to cast. Dhurandhar 2: Ranveer Singh in a still from the film. Mukesh Chhabra on Dhurandhar’s most satisfactory casting Mukesh Chhabra, who cast nearly 300 roles in the two films, admits that it was a mega challenge, one that took two years of his life and eight of his assistants’ time. In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, he opens up on the feedback he has received for the casting. Ask him which role was the most satisfying to cast, and he says, “I could say all of them. But Sara Arjun is a new talent. To find a new girl for this role …

Mukesh Chhabra on Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera Choices

Mukesh Chhabra on Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera Choices

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With Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continuing its dream run at the box office, the film has been widely praised not just for its scale and storytelling, but also for its pitch-perfect casting. From seasoned stars to unexpected choices, every actor seems to fit their role almost as if the parts were written for them. Behind this assembled ensemble is casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who has been receiving attention for his work on the film. In a recent interview, Chhabra opened up about the extensive process behind building the cast and how some of the most surprising choices turned out to be the most effective. ALSO READ: Dhurandhar 2 is a perfect box office storm—but is it really the next Sholay? ‘Madhavan immediately said yes’ In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Chhabra revealed that assembling such a large and diverse cast was no easy task. “It is very difficult to get a big ensemble cast in today’s time. Very happy that Akshaye Khanna came on board, Sanjay Dutt came on board, Arjun Rampal. That’s how …