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Shocking BTS: Akshaye Khanna's Slap Scene Retaken Seven Times
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Akshaye Khanna was slapped seven times by co-star Saumya Tandon.
- The scene depicted intense grief over their son's death in a gang war.
- Akshaye Khanna wanted the emotional scene to appear stronger, requiring multiple takes.
A behind-the-scenes secret from the filming of the spy-action thriller 'Dhurandhar' has emerged, revealing an intense moment involving lead actor Akshaye Khanna. Co-star Naveen Kaushik shared that Khanna's on-screen wife, Saumya Tandon, actually slapped him seven times during a pivotal emotional scene.
The scene depicted Tandon's character, 'Ulfat,' expressing her rage towards Khanna's character, 'Rehman,' following the tragic death of their eldest son in a gang war. The raw emotion required for the scene meant it was reshot multiple times to capture the profound grief and anger.
Naveen Kaushik explained that Akshaye Khanna himself pushed for these retakes, wanting the scene to be as impactful as possible. He and director Aditya Dhar encouraged Saumya Tandon to fully embody her character, ensuring the portrayal of a star was secondary to the scene's emotional truth.
