Dhurandhar Mansion's Secret: Bollywood Filmed Akshaye Khanna's Lair in Amritsar, Not Lyari!

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Moneycontrol•10-01-2026, 15:09
Dhurandhar Mansion's Secret: Bollywood Filmed Akshaye Khanna's Lair in Amritsar, Not Lyari!
- •The lavish mansion of Rehman Dakait in the film Dhurandhar, depicted as being in Lyari, Karachi, was actually shot in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
- •The real filming location is Lal Kothi, a 19th-century heritage haveli known for its colonial design and historic features.
- •Lal Kothi is located below Bhandari Bridge in Amritsar and is managed by a trust, allowing film shoots and public access.
- •The Dhurandhar production team reportedly leased Lal Kothi for ₹50,000 per day for filming key scenes.
- •Other Lyari scenes were recreated on elaborate sets, including a massive town set built in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why It Matters: Akshaye Khanna's Dhurandhar mansion, supposedly in Lyari, was a heritage haveli in Amritsar, India.
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