Ever since Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar has been released it has become the talk of the town. From its gripping storyline and impeccable performance to layered characters this film is getting a lot of love and appreciation worldwide. This film also marks Ranveer Singhs comeback to the big screen after almost 2 years but besides him another performer who people cannot stop talking about is Akshaye Khanna. Khanna who plays the role of Rehman Dakait has been creating massive buzz on social media. From viral reels celebrating his dance on FA9LA to timelines buzzing with praise for his commanding screen presence the actor’s portrayal has struck a chord across platforms. As the audience continues to shower their love on him casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now shed light on how Akshaye Khanna came on board for the role and his first reaction after hearing the narration. Akshaye Khannas Humble Nature Speaking about the overwhelming response to the actor’s performance Mukesh Chhabra did not hold back in his admiration. Appreciating his performance Mukesh said “He is baap! Now he has literally taken over the internet. The social media belongs to Akshaye Khanna since the time the film has released. Wherever you go be it Facebook Instagram X all you see is him on your timeline. People are only talking about his entry and the way he has performed overall.” Mukesh also speaks about Akshayes humble nature despite the frenzy. He adds “And he had no idea it would become so big because he is just too focused as a guy on his work. How was Akshaye Khanna cast in Dhurandhar? Recounting the casting process Chhabra revealed that there were several names discussed before the team finally zeroed in on Akshaye Khanna. He said “We jotted down lots of names for his role and then we went about shortlisting where we zeroed in on his name. Then he came for the narration came alone that was the beautiful part” he recalled. Akshaye Khannas First Reaction After Narration After the narration concluded the actor’s response was instant and heartfelt. “And after it ended he looked at me and I looked at him and he said ‘Loved it maza aa gaya yaar’ (I loved it I really enjoyed it man)” Mukesh shared. But besides his work of art it was Akshaye Khanna’s integrity and firmness that won Mukeshs heart. Sharing a small detail he revealed what Khanna told him “Aaj main padh leta hoon raat mein jaakar phir” (“I’ll read it tonight and get back to you”). He added that Khanna is not one of those guys who says ‘aaj padh leta hoon’ (‘I’ll read it today’) and then ghosts you.” Calling this quality rare Chhabra concluded “He is a man of his word. That’s the best part about him that he takes every single decision on his own.” As Dhurandhar continues to shine at the box office Akshaye Khanna’s performance stands tall as one of the film’s most talked-about highlights.