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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. …

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 …

‘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 …

Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar said THIS after watching Sara Arjun’s audition, reveals Mukesh Chhabra

Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar said THIS after watching Sara Arjun’s audition, reveals Mukesh Chhabra

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Dhurandhar was the biggest blockbuster of 2025, and following in its footsteps, Dhurandhar The Revenge is emerging as one of the biggest films of 2026. The reason behind the success includes filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’, Ranveer Singh’s impeccable performance and a star cast which transformed into the ultimate dream team. Sara Arjun and Ranveer’s onscreen chemistry especially won hearts. But did you know over thousand girls auditioned for the role before Sara came on-board as Yalina Jamali? During a recent interview on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed the story of casting Sara. Aditya Dhar and Sara Arjun Talking about casting Yalina, Jameel Jamali’s daughter and Hamza’s wife, Mukesh Chhabra shared, “Humara Initially bohot saara discussion iss film mein chala tha, ki humko jis jagah ki woh ladki dikhani hai, koi aisa fresh approach lena bohot zaroori hai. Initially, we thought of so many big, established actors. Aditya got so many messages from different people. I got messages asking, ‘Why not me?’ Because, of course, he’s Ranveer. Hum log …

Dhurandhar 2 casting director Mukesh Chhabra thanks ‘brother Aditya Dhar’; Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar applauds Ranveer Singh | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar 2 casting director Mukesh Chhabra thanks ‘brother Aditya Dhar’; Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar applauds Ranveer Singh | Bollywood News

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4 min readHyderabadMar 25, 2026 07:07 PM IST Nearly a week after its release, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge continues to pull reactions from across India’s film industries. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh as undercover RAW agent Hamza Ali Mazari, released worldwide on March 19, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid. The praise has not been limited to Bollywood circles. Kannada, Telugu and behind-the-camera voices have all weighed in, and the tone has been consistent: This is a film that has left an impression. ALSO READ | Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 6 LIVE Updates Casting director Mukesh Chhabra reflects on the response Away from the performances and the spectacle, casting director Mukesh Chhabra posted, “I honestly don’t even know what to say… Non-stop calls, messages, tags so much love coming from everywhere. I’m truly, truly grateful. Thank you to each and every one of you for your constant love and support. A very special thank you to my brother Aditya Dhar for believing in us and standing by the entire …

Two years, 300 roles: Mukesh Chhabra breaks down Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ in choosing Dhurandhar cast | Exclusive

Two years, 300 roles: Mukesh Chhabra breaks down Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ in choosing Dhurandhar cast | Exclusive

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It is not often that a conversation about a Bollywood film centres on its casting, particularly for the supporting cast and even for characters who appear on screen for a scene or two. But with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, much like its predecessor, the focus has all been on director Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’. It began as appreciation, and then turned into a joke, but the praise for casting for characters based on real people in the film has been quite real. Aditya Dhar (R) with Sanjay Dutt (L) and Akshaye Khanna (C) on the sets of Dhurandhar. As the film basks in its box office success, casting director Mukesh Chhabra sits down with Hindustan Times to break down the entire casting process, right from the first brief through the countless auditions to the breakthrough stars. Dhurandhar casting took two years alone Dhurandhar was initially meant to be a single film. But weeks before the film’s release, the project was split into two due to length concerns. The duology, with a near-8-hour runtime, features almost 300 …

SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed: ‘When they want to avail benefit…’

SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed: ‘When they want to avail benefit…’

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Ever since Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge was released, the film has remained firmly in the spotlight. While it has enjoyed a largely positive reception, social media hasn’t held back from picking apart its weaker moments. Now, Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari has taken aim at the makers of Dhurandhar 2, criticising their portrayal of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. Led by Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar 2 was released on March 19. SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers Several social media users believed that the character of Atif Ahmed in Dhurandhar 2, which is directed by Aditya Dhar, is inspired by UP gangster Atiq Ahmed. Former MP and Mafioso-turned-politician Atiq and his brother Khalid Azeem aka Ashraf were killed on April 15, 2023. During an interview with ANI, Afzal Ansari slammed the makers of the film franchise for cashing in on a real-life individual to earn money at the box office. Talking about Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Afzal Ansari said in Hindi, “I have not watched that film. Film industry comes with stories. The screenplay is not …