Dhurandhar Stars and the Real-Life Characters They Are Playing

Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna has become center of discussion after he portrayed a Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait who once ruled Lyari Town in Karachi.

R. Madhavan

R. Madhavan plays Indian Intelligence Officer who is also IB Chief named Ajay Sanyal. His character resembles to India's NSA Ajit Doval.

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt plays late Pakistani cop SP Chaudhary Aslam. SP Aslam was the one who killed Rehman Dakait in an encounter. Later, SP Aslam was killed by TTP.

Arjun Rampal

Arjun Rampal plays the character of Major Iqbal who works for ISI. His character is said to be inspired by Ilyas Kashmiri.

Danish Pandor

Actor Danish Pandor plays the character of Uzair Baloch. Uzair is cousin of Rehman Dakait and second in command of his gang.

Faiz Khan

Faiz Khan plays the character terrorist Sajid Mir who was also involved in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks.

Rakesh Bedi

Rakeshi Bedi plays the character of a Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali. Jameel Jamali is said to be inspired by Pakistan politician Nabil Gabool.

Ankit Sagar

Actor Ankit Sagar plays the character of Javed Khanani, Pakistan's fake currency note mastermind who also helped in 26/11 funding.