Director Aditya Dhar has lauded casting director Mukesh Chhabra for his contribution to Dhurandhar and its sequel, crediting him for shaping the film’s expansive ensemble as it continues its strong run at the box office.
Taking to social media, Dhar shared behind-the-scenes glimpses and reflected on their collaboration, describing Chhabra as “the man who saw Dhurandhar long before I truly did.” He emphasised that Chhabra’s involvement went beyond conventional casting responsibilities, playing a key role in building the film’s world.
“The sheer number of actors, the range of characters, the responsibility of getting every single face right, it was overwhelming. But Mukesh and his team just went all guns blazing. My only brief to them was simple: bring me great actors, new or old, big or small, it doesn’t matter. And he turned that into a mission,” Dhar wrote.
Detailing their process, the filmmaker noted that casting was approached with depth and precision. “Conversations that didn’t feel like work but like building something brick by brick with absolute honesty. For him, casting was never about filling roles, it was about finding people who belonged. Even for the smallest part, he went just as deep, making sure every person on screen felt real, lived-in, and true to the world,” he added.
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Beyond the professional equation, Dhar highlighted their personal bond. “What I found in him was something even more rare, a friend, a well-wisher, a brother. Someone who stood by the film with complete faith, even when mine wavered,” he shared. Calling casting an often overlooked aspect of filmmaking, Dhar remarked, “It can make a film or break it,” adding that the industry “doesn’t celebrate casting directors the way it should.” He concluded with a direct note to Chhabra: “The film carries your choices in every single frame, Mukesh!”
Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge are written, directed and produced by Dhar, with Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar also attached as producers.
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