Akshaye Khanna's Dhurandhar Role Rejected by 3 Actors Before Him, Reveals Mukesh Chhabra

• Casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed three actors rejected the role of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar before Akshaye Khanna.
• Actors cited concerns about the film being led by another star, calling it 'Ranveer's film'.
• One actor was from the South, and two were from Bollywood; Chhabra chose not to name them.
• Akshaye Khanna accepted the role within a day after hearing the narration, calling it a 'fantastic script'.
• Khanna's portrayal of the ruthless Lyari ganglord became a highly praised aspect of the film.

Key Questions Answered

Who were the three actors who rejected the role?

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that three actors, one from South India and two from Bollywood, rejected the role of Rahman Dakait in Dhurandhar before Akshaye Khanna was cast.

What other roles did Mukesh Chhabra cast?

Mukesh Chhabra cast actors for "Dhurandhar" and "Dhurandhar: The Revenge". He also cast for "Border 2".