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‘Rehman Dakait in college days’: Old video of Akshaye Khanna dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya; goes viral | Bollywood News

‘Rehman Dakait in college days’: Old video of Akshaye Khanna dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya; goes viral | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 1, 2026 12:00 PM IST Akshaye Khanna has been riding a wave of admiration ever since the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, the film not only smashed box office records but also reignited fascination with Akshaye’s screen presence. His portrayal of Rehman Dakait emerged as one of the most talked-about aspects of the movie, with fans particularly raving about his dance in the song “FA9LA” by Flipperachi. Akshaye Khanna dances to “Chaiyya Chaiyya” Following the film’s OTT release, Akshaye Khanna has once again captured the spotlight online. Recently, an old clip from the early 2000s resurfaced, showing the actor lighting up the stage with his moves to Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic track “Chaiyya Chaiyya” at an awards event. Shared on Reddit, the video also features Twinkle Khanna. In the clip, Akshaye is effortlessly stylish in an all-black ensemble – blazer, trousers, T-shirt and cap, while Twinkle dazzles in a shimmering gold lehenga. The duo’s smooth chemistry and …

Amitabh Bachchan as Hamza, Vinod Khanna as Rehman Dakait: AI re-imagines Dhurandhar characters, see pics | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan as Hamza, Vinod Khanna as Rehman Dakait: AI re-imagines Dhurandhar characters, see pics | Bollywood News

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It has been over 40 days since Dhurandhar hit the big screen, yet the film’s magic remains as powerful as ever. After shattering multiple box-office records, the film has firmly established itself as Ranveer Singh’s emphatic comeback, while also reviving Akshaye Khanna’s stardom. Now, imagine Dhurandhar being made four decades ago—who would have stepped into these iconic roles? Sridevi in Sara Arjun’s character. (Photo: Souvik Rooj/Instagram) Amitabh Bachchan as Hamza Ali Mazari AI artist and short filmmaker Souvik recently explored this fascinating “what if” scenario on Instagram, sharing his reimagined version of Dhurandhar set in the 1980s. In his AI-generated visuals, Amitabh Bachchan takes on the role of Hamza Ali Mazari. The image features a bearded, long-haired Big B with brooding intensity—instantly reminiscent of his Deewar days. Dressed in an olive-green outfit with a cigarette in his mouth, Bachchan exudes raw power and quiet menace. Amitabh Bachchan as Hamza. (Photo: Souvik Rooj/Instagram) ALSO READ | Border 2 actor Varun Dhawan is being roasted for his smile. So, he joined the trolls and turned it into …

Will Akshaye Khanna Return As Rehman Dakait In Dhurandhar 2? Major Update On Ranveer Singh–Aditya Dhar’s Sequel

Will Akshaye Khanna Return As Rehman Dakait In Dhurandhar 2? Major Update On Ranveer Singh–Aditya Dhar’s Sequel

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Will Akshaye Khanna Return To Play Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram) The talk around Dhurandhar 2 has picked up again as fresh reports point to a potential return for Akshaye Khanna in part 2 of the espionage thriller. His character left a strong mark in the first film, and fans have been waiting to see if he will return in the next chapter. Although Rehman Dakait’s story ended in part one, the makers are now piecing together a plot to bring more depth to his journey. Will Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait Character Appear In Dhurandhar 2? Reports from Filmfare suggest that the creative team is planning to explore Rehman Dakait’s early life in Dhurandhar 2. The plan is to show what shaped him and why he made certain choices. The Aditya Dhar-directed sequel will use flashback scenes to give more clarity to his past. This allows the plot to remain consistent with the first movie while adding more detail around Rehman’s character. #FilmfareExclusive: #AkshayeKhanna to shoot special backstory portions for #Dhurandhar2.https://t.co/Y6uOwaPxkf …

Dhurandhar 2: Akshaye Khanna to return as Rehman Dakait, will shoot for a week

Dhurandhar 2: Akshaye Khanna to return as Rehman Dakait, will shoot for a week

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is enjoying a historic run at the box office. The film’s content has intrigued everyone, with Akshaye Khanna coming back into the spotlight. His role as the menacing Rehman Dakait has wooed all. While the first part shows his character meeting its end, audiences wondered if he would be a part of the sequel. As per recent reports, he will be reprising the role. Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar 2 According to a new report shared by Filmfare, Dhurandhar 2 will feature Akshaye Khanna’s return, as the makers plan to reveal his backstory in the sequel. The report reads, “Our sources confirm that Akshaye Khanna will return to sets for a short one-week shoot, aimed at expanding his character’s backstory and adding more layers to his role in the next chapter of the franchise.” In Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna plays Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. His brief, impromptu dance to Flipperachi’s Fa9La in the film went viral on social media. Despite all the attention, the actor has remained unfazed by the spotlight. About Dhurandhar sequel …

How Akshaye Khanna became Dhurandhar’s Rehman Dakait: From ‘paagal ho gaya hai’ to ‘bada maza aayega’

How Akshaye Khanna became Dhurandhar’s Rehman Dakait: From ‘paagal ho gaya hai’ to ‘bada maza aayega’

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Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna has been an integral part of the Hindi film industry for almost 3 decades now. But the love and appreciation that his latest release Dhurandhar brought him is unmatched to anything we have seen in the past, making the Aditya Dhar film an important milestone in the actor’s career. But did you know Akshaye was initially hesitant about becoming Rehman Dakait in the Ranveer Singh-starrer? Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now revealed how he convinced Akshaye to become a part of Dhurandhar, which ultimately made him one of the biggest internet sensations of 2025. Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar In a chat with India Today, Mukesh Chhabra revealed director Aditya Dhar’s reaction when he initially suggested Akshaye Khanna’s name for Dhurandhar. Mukesh shared, “He told me I was going crazy. I said, Akshaye paaji will do it. And then we all jumped on it.” The casting director went on to state, “I honestly hadn’t watched Chhaava then. But I called him. Unhone pehle mujhe daanta [He first scolded me]. …

Dhurandhar actor disagrees that film glorifies Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait: ‘Ek character ka full fledged…’

Dhurandhar actor disagrees that film glorifies Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait: ‘Ek character ka full fledged…’

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Published on: Dec 25, 2025 06:09 am IST Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik has shared his opinion on many Pakistani viewers saying that Rehman Dakait has been glorified in the Aditya Dhar directorial. Akshaye Khanna’s performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar has received universal acclaim. Every time he enters the frame, the music swells, the camera lingers as he commands the screen with quiet menace. Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian operative in Pakistan, who infiltrates the gang of Rehman Dakait. Several Pakistani viewers have said that his character has been glorified in the film. Naveen Kaushik described why he thinks Dhurandhar does not glorify Rehman Dakait. However, actor Naveen Kaushik disagrees. In a chat with Live Hindustan, Naveen detailed why the film does not glorify the character but shows all his sides. Naveen played the character of Donga in the film. (Also read: Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik shares why Pakistanis are obsessed with Aditya Dhar film: ‘Unko gaali nahi di’) On Rehman Dakait’s character During the chat, Naveen said: “Mere hisab se utna glorify …

Dhurandhar: Real-life Rehman Dakait killed mother at 15, was Lyari’s ‘king’ at 21, this is what happened after his encounter | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar: Real-life Rehman Dakait killed mother at 15, was Lyari’s ‘king’ at 21, this is what happened after his encounter | Bollywood News

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As Dhurandhar plays in theatres across the country and breaks massive records, special cheer is reserved for Akshaye Khanna’s phenomenal turn as Rehman Dakait, the villain of the piece in the first iteration of the Aditya Dhar film. It is a testament to his acting acumen that he walks on to the screen to whistles and cheers, Indian audiences giving it up for a Pakistani gangster. In real life, the life of Rehman Dakait was perhaps even more bizarre than what Dhar has portrayed in Dhurandhar. Born on the wrong side of the tracks near Karachi in 1976, Abdul Rehman was the son of Dad Mohammad and his second wife Khadija, as per a BBC report. Lyari is a group of poorest settlements where crime thrives on the back of crime-police nexus and gangs have the final word. Dad, along with his brothers, ran a drug trade and was at odds with rival gangs run by Iqbal, alias Baboo Dakait, and Haji Lalu’s gang. Other than drugs, they all ran extortion collection rackets. Akshaye Khanna’s …

Who was Rehman Dakait? Gangster played by Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar killed mother, played football with severed heads

Who was Rehman Dakait? Gangster played by Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar killed mother, played football with severed heads

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Published on: Dec 08, 2025 02:34 pm IST In Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna plays Rehman Dakait, a real-life Karachi gangster, who lorded over the town in the 2000s. Dhurandhar may star Ranveer Singh in the lead, but it is Akshaye Khanna who is walking away with all the plaudits. The ensemble spy thriller features the veteran actor as Rehman Baloch, aka Rehman Dakait, one of the film’s antagonists. And while Akshaye’s performance in bringing him to life is being praised, many have pointed out that the real Rehman Dakait was even more ferocious than what we see on screen. Akshaye Khanna plays Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar draws from real-life incidents to present a semi-fictionalised account of India’s war against terror in Pakistan. It is set in the late 2000s in Karachi’s Lyari, a hotbed of gang activity. Akshaye Khanna plays Rehman, who rules Lyari with his cousin and second-in-command, Uzair Baloch (played by Danish Pandor). Ranveer plays Hamza, a spy who infiltrates Rehman’s gang and works to dismantle it …