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Resurfaced Nawazuddin Clip and Casting Reveal Put Akshaye Khanna Back in the Spotlight

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra says a four-hour narration changed Akshaye Khanna’s initial no into a yes.

Overview

  • An NDTV throwback from Mom promotions is trending as Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls women rejecting him because they were fans of Akshaye Khanna, quickly correcting past tense to present and urging Khanna to work more.
  • Renewed attention follows Dhurandhar’s buzz, including a viral dance snippet that helped turn Khanna into an online sensation in late 2025.
  • Mukesh Chhabra recounts that Khanna first scolded him for offering Rehman Dakait, then agreed to the role after listening to the script for nearly four hours.
  • Coverage notes Khanna’s restrained turn as Rehman Dakait as a standout element of Dhurandhar alongside its strong box-office run.
  • Reports say Khanna will return as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2 on March 19 and make his Telugu debut in Prashanth Varma’s Mahakali as Shukracharya.