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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 …

Aditya Dhar breaks silence on fake Dhurandhar poster of Ranveer Singh smoking in a turban: ‘Such acts will be dealt…’

Aditya Dhar breaks silence on fake Dhurandhar poster of Ranveer Singh smoking in a turban: ‘Such acts will be dealt…’

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Ever since Dhurandhar arrived in theatres last year, it’s all that the audience can talk about. Initially fans were obsessed with Akshaye Khanna’s swag as Rehman Dakait and Ranveer Singh’s power packed performance as Hamza aka Jaskirat. This was followed by a craze over director Aditya Dhar’s peak detailing. And now the internet is flooding with rave reviews for the sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge. But along with emotional posts for the film and spoilers which have gone viral, netizens spotted a poster of Dhurandhar 2 where Ranveer’s character, sporting a turban, is smoking a cigarette. Aditya has now broken his silence on the fake poster, clarifying that it is AI-generated. Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh Aditya Dhar took to his official social media handle to share, “I am deeply grateful and indebted for the overwhelming love that Dhurandhar: The Revenge has received from audiences across the country and around the world. However, it has come to my attention that certain individuals are circulating manipulated visuals, by morphing officially released promotional material using artificial intelligence to …

‘Akshaye Khanna is aware of who I am’: Says Dhurandhar star’s lookalike and mimic Raghav Sharma

‘Akshaye Khanna is aware of who I am’: Says Dhurandhar star’s lookalike and mimic Raghav Sharma

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Content creator and actor Raghav Sharma first rose to fame with his uncanny mimicry of Akshaye Khanna. From creating comedic reels, he went on to recreate Rehman Dakait’s viral Dhurandhar scenes for the film’s OTT release and has now become Sara Arjun’s burger bacha. While Raghav has not met Akshaye in person yet, he knows the Bollywood actor is aware of his existence and content. In a chat with HT City, Raghav shared, “I haven’t met Akshaye Khanna. But my friend has and I think Akshaye Khanna is aware of who I am, so that’s enough for me. His brother Rahul Khanna has liked a couple of my Akshaye Khanna mimicry videos, so I assume he has seen those videos as well.” Raghav Sharma as Akshaye Khanna Asked what the content creator would say to Akshaye if they ever met, Raghav revealed, “Just, don’t kill me. I have always adored his work. Be it Hulchul, Hungama, Dil Chahta Hai, Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Tees Maar Khan for that matter. I have always liked his work, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

When Kangana Ranaut tried to flirt with Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna: ‘Yeh dekhta hi nahi mujhe’

When Kangana Ranaut tried to flirt with Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna: ‘Yeh dekhta hi nahi mujhe’

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Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna has been an integral part of the Hindi film industry for almost three decades now. But after the release of Dhurandhar in December, he became the talk of the town like never before. Akshaye went viral and emerged as an overnight sensation thanks to his unmatchable aura and portrayal of Rehman Dakait in the Aditya Dhar film. Ever since then, netizens have been digging up old videos of the actor, celebrating him. Well, the latest clip in the list is not of him, but about Akshaye. We are talking about a video of Kangana Ranaut revealing Akshaye’s reaction when she tried to flirt with him. Kangana Ranaut and Akshaye Khanna Back in 2010, on an episode of Karan Johar’s chat show, Kangana Ranaut graced the koffee couch with Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt. This was 7 years before she highlighted the nepotism debate during her second appearance. One of the highlights of this episode was when KJo asked Kangana what happened when she tried to flirt with Akshaye Khanna. Kangana stated, …

Exclusive | Is Akshaye Khanna returning for Race 4? Producer Ramesh Taurani clears the air

Exclusive | Is Akshaye Khanna returning for Race 4? Producer Ramesh Taurani clears the air

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Post Dhurandhar’s success, buzz is at an all-time high around actor Akshaye Khanna‘s upcoming slate of films. His portrayal of Rehman Dakait and his iconic dance steps won him massive popularity, fueling constant speculation about what he will choose next. And the latest one suggests his return to the popular Race franchise. Ramesh Taurani (L) A still from Race (2008) (R) The fourth instalment in the action-thriller franchise is currently in the works. And it was speculated that Akshaye and Saif Ali Khan, the original leads of Race, would return. However, it’s not true. Also read: Race 4: Sidharth Malhotra to join Saif Ali Khan? Angry netizens say ‘it’s official, will be a flop’ Producer Ramesh Taurani clarifies to HT City, “No, we have not approached Akshaye. There was no scope at all.”Asked if there is a thought to somehow rework the plot to get him back, he maintains, “There is no thought about getting him. His character gets into an accident in the first movie, his track ended there, and it will remain at …

Will Akshaye Khanna join Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2? Actor to return to set soon, here’s everything we know

Will Akshaye Khanna join Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2? Actor to return to set soon, here’s everything we know

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One of the biggest highlights of Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar, apart from Ranveer Singh, was Akshaye Khanna’s unforgettable performance as Rehman Dakait. The actor came, shined bright onscreen, left the audience in awe of his unmatchable aura, and left. From his smile to his jaw line, from his impromptu dance on Bahrainian rapper Flipperachi’s Arabic track FA9LA to his impactful death scene, fans just can’t get enough of Akshaye and hoped to see him return in Dhurandhar 2. But many netizens wondered if that was possible, because Rehman Dakait’s character met a ‘kasainuma’ end in Dhurandhar. Well, we have the answer right here. Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar Movie-lovers’ prayers have been answered because Akshaye Khanna is reportedly returning to sets soon for Dhurandhar 2. The first part teased the audience by showing glimpses of the sequel, where makers will explore Ranveer Singh’s transformation from Jaskirat Singh Rangi to undercover agent Hamza Ali Mazari, and his rise as a gangster in Lyari after Rehman Dakait’s death. But according to a new report shared by Filmfare, Dhurandhar …