Akshaye Khanna's 'Are you crazy?' to Mukesh Chhabra for Rehman Dacait role

• Akshaye Khanna initially reacted with disbelief to the offer of playing Rehman Dacait in Dhurandhar.
• Casting director Mukesh Chhabra faced challenges securing big names for Dhurandhar after Ranveer Singh was cast.
• Mukesh Chhabra suggested Akshaye Khanna for the role, surprising even director Aditya Dhar due to Khanna's selective nature.
• Akshaye Khanna eventually agreed to a four-hour script narration, quietly absorbing details before committing.
• His eventual confirmation, 'Let's do it, bro,' led to a critically acclaimed performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge.