Small role, big bang: ‘Dhurandhar’ changed the fate of not only Akshay Khanna but also these 6 unknown artists; Now waiting for part-2

New Delhi. The evening of March 18 is going to be very special for Indian cinema lovers, because the much awaited film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is all set to hit the theatres. The first part of this film was not only a success at the box office, but it also gave recognition to many artists who were struggling to make their place in Bollywood for a long time. Although the major credit for the success of ‘Dhurandhar’ goes to Akshay Khanna playing the lead role, the real strength of this film was also its supporting actors, who breathed life into their small but impactful characters.

The first name in this list is that of Bimal Oberoi, who played the role of Baloch United Force (BUF) leader ‘Shirani Ahmed Baloch’ in the film. This film brought a refreshing image for Bimal, who was seen in small roles for years, which established his identity as a serious actor. At the same time, Rajat Arora caught everyone’s attention with his body language and acting despite limited time in the character of ‘Mukka Gursewak Singh’. Rajat, who considers Ranveer Singh as his inspiration, became the talk of the town overnight after the success of this film.

The story of Naveen Kaushik, who plays the character of ‘Donga’ in the film, is very inspiring. Despite working in films like ‘Rocket Singh’, he got his real fame from ‘Dhurandhar’. Naveen himself admitted that at one time he started doubting his hard work, but the success of this film restored his confidence. Similarly, the year 2025 proved to be a ‘turning year’ for Danish Pandor. By becoming Ikhlas Khan in ‘Chhawa’ and ‘Uzair Baloch’ in ‘Dhurandhar’, he proved that his journey from modeling to acting is now at a successful stage.

Amrohi, famous as an anti-hero, played the character of ‘Nawab Shafiq’ with such intensity that he settled in the memories of the audience. His natural acting made him stand out from the crowd. Finally, Asif Ali Haider Khan made a strong presence in a big scale Bollywood action film as ‘Babu Dacoit’ i.e. Rahman’s father. For all these artists, ‘Dhurandhar’ is not just a film but has become a medium for a new flight in their career. Now it remains to be seen which of these stars will be seen showcasing their acting skills in ‘Dhurandhar 2’.