Akshaye Khanna Rejected His 'Dhurandhar' Look; Costume Designer Reveals Behind-the-Scenes

• Akshaye Khanna, praised for 'Dhurandhar' as Rahman Dacoit, initially rejected his character's look.
• Costume designer Smriti Chauhan revealed Akshaye suggested kurta-jeans to reflect his character's "street" origin and progression.
• Akshaye's input was crucial as his character evolves from humble beginnings to joining a political party.
• Extensive discussions and trials, including embroidered Pathani suits, were held before finalizing the look.
• For the 'Fa9la' song, Akshaye wore all black to stand out as 'Sher-e-Baloch' against white-clad dancers, reflecting Balochi culture.

Why It Matters: Akshaye Khanna's active involvement shaped his distinct 'Dhurandhar' character look.