EXCLUSIVE: Mukesh Chhabra ADMITS he and Aditya Dhar were initially unsure about casting Sara Arjun opposite Ranveer Singh; says, “She matched the brief exactly” The casting of Sara Arjun opposite Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar sparked widespread conversation after the trailer release, especially around the noticeable age gap between the two actors. Now, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has revealed that he and director Aditya Dhar were initially unsure about finalising her for the role. Speaking exclusively with Bollywood Hungama, Chhabra explained that the team had always planned to cast a completely fresh face for the character rather than a familiar actress. He said, “From the beginning, Aditya and I were very clear that we needed a face that looked like she belonged to that world. There should be no baggage. A new face works better. If we had cast someone who had already done two films, the connection would not feel right because the boy is meeting her there for the first time. ”He added, “Sara had done a few films as a child actor but as a full-fledged heroine in a Bollywood film she had never done that before. The idea was to cast the character, not think of it as casting a typical lead. ” Over 1,000 auditions were conducted before shortlisting Sara Arjun Chhabra revealed that the team conducted an extensive audition process that lasted nearly a year before narrowing down the options. “We were very clear that if we are entering that world, the audience should feel su... #Aditya_Dhar #Ranveer_Singh #Ranveer #Sara_Arjun #Mukesh_Chhabra #opposite_Ranveer #Chhabra_ADMITS #Dhurandhar_sparked #Arjun_opposite #initially_unsure
Aditya Dhar worked till 2:30 am on Dhurandhar: The Revenge release day, reveals Mukesh Chhabra Dhurandhar The Revenge began its theatrical run on March 19, 2026, following paid previews a day earlier. As the Aditya Dhar directorial continues to receive positive early reactions, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared a note praising the filmmaker’s dedication and vision. Taking to social media, Chhabra revealed that Dhar was still working on the film at 2:30 am on the day of release. He described this level of commitment as rare and inspiring. While keeping his comments brief about the film itself, Chhabra said he had already watched it twice and expressed confidence that it would exceed expectations and make a strong impact. This morning at 2:30 a. m. , he was still working giving everything to the film till the very last moment. That kind of dedication is rare, and honestly, it’s inspiring. I won’t say much because I’ve already seen the film twice… but trust me, this is going to shake everything. … pic. twitter. com/ot5aJvxknV — Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) March 19, 2026 In a separate post, Chhabra wrote a longer note reflecting on his experience of working with Dhar. He described the filmmaker as a “genius” and spoke about the attention to detail, emotional depth and conviction that went into making Dhurandhar and its sequel. Chhabra also highlighted Dhar’s approach to collaboration, noting the respect and warmth he extends to people he works with. He sa... #Aditya_Dhar #Revenge #Dhar #Revenge_began #Mukesh_Chhabra #Revenge_release #reveals_Mukesh #Chhabra #Dhar_worked #theatrical_run
