Akshaye Khanna Initially Rejected His Viral 'Dhurandhar' Look: "Not Sure If..."

• Akshaye Khanna initially rejected his now-viral look as Rehman Dakait in "Dhurandhar," feeling it lacked authenticity.
• Costume designer Smriti Chauhan revealed Akshaye insisted on a "street" look, incorporating kurta-jeans to show the character's humble origins and rise.
• Akshaye wasn't convinced after initial look tests, pushing for a more rugged and grounded vibe for Rehman Dakait.
• For the "Fa9la" sequence, the original plan for all dancers in black was changed to white to reflect authentic Balochi culture.
• Akshaye Khanna was ultimately dressed in all black for the "Fa9la" scene to make Rehman Dakait stand out as Sher-E-Baloch, fulfilling director Aditya Dhar's vision.

Why It Matters: Akshaye Khanna's insistence on authenticity shaped Rehman Dakait's iconic "Dhurandhar" look.