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Was There A Real Rivalry Between Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait?

Was There A Real Rivalry Between Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait?

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Dhurandhar 2 Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait(Photo Credit –Jio Studios) Dhurandhar 2 has not just stormed the box office but also sparked discussions about real-life events. The Aditya Dhar-directed film is a sequel to his last year’s Dhurandhar, which was equally successful. The sequel mentions dreaded gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who apparently had a rift with Lyari mafiosa Rahman Dakait. Let’s explore all the facts behind it. Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait’s Feud: The Real Story Explained Dawood Ibrahim has reportedly been operating from Pakistan since the 1990s. The dreaded gangster had to leave Dubai following the 1993 Bombay serial blasts. In 2009, his D-Company had its sights on a prime property in Karachi. Its price was in the range of 100 to 400 crores, and his intention was to use it to create a commercial complex. But the owner of that land was a relative of Rahman Dakait. He offered a very low price, with various reports ranging from Rs 1 to 10 crore. Dawood’s team reportedly threatened the owner, saying he could lose both …

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 …

AI imagines Dhurandhar in Mollywood: Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait, Nazriya Nazim as Yalina, Unni Mukundan as Hamza

AI imagines Dhurandhar in Mollywood: Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait, Nazriya Nazim as Yalina, Unni Mukundan as Hamza

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Dhurandhar 2 continues to break box office records and garner acclaim ever since its release last month on March 19. The spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has also dominated social media conversation, with fans dissecting every frame of the Aditya Dhar-directed film. Adding fresh fuel to the buzz, a fan-made AI video has reimagined swaps if Dhurandhar was made with stars from the Malayalam film industry. As AI continues to blur the lines between past and present, see Dhurandhar cast if these Mollywood stars acted in the film. An ensemble of Mollywood stars In a March 31 post on Instagram, Akhil Vinayak, an AI artist, who goes by the name Kanavu Kadha on the platform, crafted a world where the intensity of the original film meets a fresh spin with actors from the Malayalam film industry playing the various characters. At the heart of this ‘what if’ scenario was the casting of Fahadh Faasil as Rahman Dakait (originally played by Akshaye Khanna). Faahadh, who is no stranger to playing antagonistic and menacing …

Dhurandhar: The Revenge craze reaches classrooms; Rehman Dakait, Hamza, Jameel Jamali make surprise entry in exam paper

Dhurandhar: The Revenge craze reaches classrooms; Rehman Dakait, Hamza, Jameel Jamali make surprise entry in exam paper

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The growing frenzy around the Aditya Dhar-directed Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has taken an unexpected turn, with the film now moving from cinema screens to classrooms. A social media post that appears to be an accounts examination paper inspired by characters from the film has captured widespread attention online, tickling social media users. A screenshot of an alleged Account exam paper featuring the names of the Dhurandhar characters has appeared online. Image of an accounts paper with Dhurandhar characters goes viral The image shows what appears to be a question paper filled with references linked to the film. The caption of the post read., “Dhurandhar itni viral hai, Accounts wale sir bhi fan nikle, (Dhurandhar is so viral, Accounts sir is also a fan now)”. The exam paper in question featured multiple references to characters, turning a typically serious subject into something far more engaging. One section reportedly mentioned, “Rehman died on 5th December 2025.” Other questions included names such as Hamza Ali Mazari, Rehman Dakait, and Uzair Baloch, adding a cinematic touch …

What Aditya Dhar told Dhurandhar actors while shooting Rehman Dakait death scene: ‘Cry like your father has died’ | Bollywood News

What Aditya Dhar told Dhurandhar actors while shooting Rehman Dakait death scene: ‘Cry like your father has died’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Mar 19, 2026 01:53 PM IST Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been the biggest blockbuster of 2025. And while the film garnered praise from all fronts, it was Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal as Rehman Dakait that many spoke about. Now, as Dhurandhar 2 releases on 19th March, actors Rajat Arora and Vikramm Bhambri revisit how it was shooting for Rehman Dakait’s death scene in the first part. They even shared what the brief Aditya Dhar gave them was. Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review, Box Office Collection LIVE: Check here Recalling shooting Rehman Dakait’s intense death scene, Rajat told FilmyGyan in an interview, “I had asked Aditya Sir if I should remove my contact lens, because it’s difficult to cry with it. I had to perform an emotional scene; the brief he gave us was that – he is like your father, you are in Rehman Dakait’s gang, he is like a father figure. So, how would you feel when your father dies? You have to bring the same feelings and …

Ranveer Singh Promised ‘Ghus Ke Maarenge’ & Delivers, You Know It Is Good, When You Don’t Even Remember Rehman Dakait!

Ranveer Singh Promised ‘Ghus Ke Maarenge’ & Delivers, You Know It Is Good, When You Don’t Even Remember Rehman Dakait!

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Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, R Madhavan, Manav Gohil and others Director: Aditya Dhar Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review: Ranveer Singh Is Winning & How! (Photo Credit – Jio Studios) What’s Good: Ranveer Singh’s infectious energy, a background score that thumps in your chest, and action set-pieces that are phenomenal! What’s Bad: Nothing, absolutely nothing. Some might call it propaganda though! Loo Break: Strictly during the interval! Watch or Not?:If you want to see Ranveer Singh deliver his best, definitely yes! Language: Hindi Available On: Theatrical release Runtime:  3 hours 50 minutes User Rating: How do you talk about a film that turned into a phenomenon even before it was released? The last time India witnessed an entertainment tsunami of this level was with the sequel of Baahubali, that too because it left the entire nation with a single question – Katappa ne Baahubali ko Kyun Maara? Similarly, Aditya Dhar, weaved magic with Dhurandhar, followed by a post-credit scene in December 2025, promising to …

Dhurandhar 2 Trailer: Akshaye Khanna To Return As Rahman Dakait In Ranveer Singh’s Film? | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar 2 Trailer: Akshaye Khanna To Return As Rahman Dakait In Ranveer Singh’s Film? | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 12:09 IST Will Akshaye Khanna return as Rahman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2? Here’s what we know. Akshaye Khanna as Rahman Dakait. Dhurandhar 2 Trailer: The Dhurandhar 2 wave is at an all-time high as the trailer of Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s sequel has finally dropped! As the excitement builds, there is one question on everyone’s minds: Will Akshaye Khanna return in Dhurandhar 2? In the first film, Ranveer’s Hamza eventually executes a daring plan to eliminate Akshaye’s Rehman Dakait with the help of SP Aslam Chaudhry, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt. In the end, we saw that this plan was a success and Hamza not only managed to kill Rahman but also showed the world that he tried to save his life during a police encounter. The post-credit scene in Dhurandhar and some moments in the trailer for Dhurandhar 2 show Hamza’s rise to power in Lyari after Rahman’s death. As such, Akshaye Khanna’s Rahman will likely not appear in fresh scenes. However, the actor may appear in flashback sequences. Akshaye Khanna’s …

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 …

Did Nagarjuna turn down Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar? Actor reacts: ‘I wish I was…’

Did Nagarjuna turn down Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar? Actor reacts: ‘I wish I was…’

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Actor Akshaye Khanna has been winning widespread praise for his chilling portrayal of gangster Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. However, rumoures recently suggested that Nagarjuna was the makers’ first choice for the role before it eventually went to Akshaye. Now, Nagarjuna has reacted to the ongoing buzz. Nagarjuna has come forward to praise Dhurandhar, which featured Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. Nagarjuna on Dhurandhar During a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Nagarjuna addressed the circulating buzz claiming that he had turned down the role of Rehman Dakait in the spy thriller Dhurandhar. Debunking the rumours around Akshaye replacing him, Nagarjuna said, “Absolutely not. I was not offered the role, though I wish I was… Dhurandhar is a superb film… Really incredible direction by Aditya Dhar. I loved his earlier film Uri also! Superb acting by everybody in the film, and Akshaye Khanna was terrific… Looking forward to the sequel! Wishing them another blockbuster.” Akshaye earned massive praise for his performance in Dhurandhar. In the film, he played the menacing Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. Many …

Dhurandhar: Not Akshaye Khanna, Nagarjuna was the first choice for Rehman Dakait? Latter reveals, reviews the film

Dhurandhar: Not Akshaye Khanna, Nagarjuna was the first choice for Rehman Dakait? Latter reveals, reviews the film

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Soon after the release of Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar, Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna became an overnight sensation across the internet with his performance as Rehman Dakait. Fans couldn’t get enough of his unmatchable aura, and some even claimed that Akshaye overshadowed Ranveer Singh, who was phenomenal as Hamza. Recent rumours suggested that before Akshaye, the role of Rehman Dakait was first offered to Nagarjuna. But the South superstar reportedly rejected the film. Well, in a new interview, Nagarjuna has now revealed if he was ever approached to be Dakait. The actor has also reviewed Dhurandhar. Akshaye Khanna and Nagarjuna In a recent chat with Bollywood Hungama, Nagarjuna clarified that he was never offered the role of Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. Nagarjuna was quoted saying, “Absolutely not. I was not offered the role, though I wish I was… Dhurandhar is a superb film… Really incredible direction by Aditya Dhar. I loved his earlier film Uri also! Superb acting by everybody in the film, and Akshaye Khanna was terrific… Looking forward to the sequel! Wishing …