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Casting Director's 2-Year Marathon for Dhurandhar
25 Mar
Summary
- Casting for Dhurandhar involved nearly 300 actors over two years.
- The film was split into two parts weeks before its original release.
- Audience discussion of minor roles signifies successful casting efforts.
The extensive casting for the ambitious film Dhurandhar: The Revenge spanned two years, involving auditions for nearly 300 actors. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra detailed the meticulous process, highlighting director Aditya Dhar's clear vision as crucial. Every role, from leads to brief appearances, was carefully considered to ensure realism.
Originally conceived as a single film, Dhurandhar was divided into two parts just weeks before its initial release. This led to a duology boasting a runtime of almost eight hours. Chhabra described his collaboration with Dhar as a productive, "friendly fight" that refined every casting decision.
The success of the casting is being measured by audience reception, with minor characters like Atiq Ahmed and Babu Dakait sparking discussion. Chhabra attributed this connection to Dhar's detailed briefs, which clarified character visualizations. He noted the unusual freedom he had on Dhurandhar, working closely with Dhar without excessive interference, a rarity in his two decades of experience.
Dhurandhar 2, currently in theaters, stars Ranveer Singh as a spy in Pakistan, alongside R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi. The film is approaching a ₹1,000 crore box office milestone.
