Mukesh Chhabra Details Extensive 'Dhurandhar' Casting Process
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that actors initially rejected the role of Dhurandhar, later regretting it, and shared that he spent two years auditioning 300 people before Akshaye Khanna was cast.
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Actors who rejected Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar role, now regret it: Mukesh Chhabra
Fresh off the thunderous success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, casting director Mukesh Chhabra is soaking in what he calls a defining phase in his journey. “It took me 20 years to reach here, after doing over 300 films,” Chhabra told Hollywood Reporter India, reflecting on the film’s impact on his career.
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Read full article →‘Actors said no, then called later’: Mukesh Chhabra on casting Akshaye Khanna for Dhurandhar; spent 2 years, auditioned 300 for film
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