Akshaye Khanna Initially Rejected Dhurandhar, Scolded Casting Director Mukesh Chhabra

• Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar is highly praised for its restraint and menace, despite Ranveer Singh's lead.
• Casting director Mukesh Chhabra faced a year-long struggle to convince Akshaye Khanna, who initially "scolded" him, asking "Are you crazy?".
• Director Aditya Dhar was initially doubtful about casting Akshaye Khanna, considering Mukesh Chhabra's suggestion "overly ambitious."
• Akshaye Khanna, known for his privacy, reluctantly agreed to a four-hour narration meeting before finally accepting the role two days later.
• His acclaimed performance in Dhurandhar is now followed by his Telugu debut in Mahakali as Shukracharya in the Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe.

Why It Matters: Akshaye Khanna's initial reluctance and eventual acclaimed performance in Dhurandhar highlight a challenging casting journey.