Arjun Rampal Felt "Horrible" Playing ISI Mastermind in Blockbuster Dhurandhar

• Arjun Rampal portrayed Major Iqbal, a cold ISI mastermind, in the hit film Dhurandhar, receiving widespread praise for his intense performance.
• Rampal expressed feeling "horrible" while playing the character due to his patriotism, but embraced it as an actor's duty.
• Dhurandhar, an action blockbuster starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and others, has grossed over Rs 589 crore in 20 days.
• Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is inspired by real-life events linked to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
• A sequel to Dhurandhar has already been announced, slated for release in March 2026, following the film's massive success.

Why It Matters: Arjun Rampal's intense portrayal of an ISI mastermind in Dhurandhar was emotionally challenging.