# Mukesh Khanna's Shocking Praise for Ranveer Singh's **Dhurandhar**: "The Perfect Film" Despite Shaktimaan Snub! Imagine turning down Bollywood's most energetic star for your iconic role, only to later call his blockbuster **the perfect film**. That's exactly what **Mukesh Khanna**, the legendary Shaktimaan himself, just did for **Ranveer Singh** in **Dhurandhar**.[1] In a candid revelation, Khanna admitted he may have denied Ranveer the role of Shaktimaan in a potential reboot, but he's now full of praise: "I may have denied him the role of Shaktimaan, but he is a good actor." He went further, hailing **Dhurandhar**—directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer alongside Akshaye Khanna and R Madhavan—as a cinematic triumph. This comes amid the film's box office rampage, inspired by real events like the 2001 Parliament attack and 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes, where Ranveer's spy character Hamza infiltrates a Pakistani gang led by Akshaye's chilling Rehman Dakait.[4] Casting director **Mukesh Chhabra** spilled the beans on the 1.5-year process: Ranveer was locked in early, Madhavan was the next call, and Akshaye said "fantastic" right after the narration, signing on instantly without debates over repetition or religion. Chhabra emphasized truthful casting over trends, surprising audiences with fresh picks like Gaurav Gera and Rakesh Bedi.[1][2] Even amid propaganda accusations from some social media corners, Chhabra shrugged it off: "I see cinema as cinema... I'm only worried about the actors, the film, and the director."[4] Madhavan echoed this, predicting initial backlash but celebrating the film's lasting impact, much like *Rang De Basanti* or *Three Idiots*.[4] Ranveer's high-octane performance has fans buzzing, with viral clips of Akshaye's interviews highlighting the film's authentic writing and stellar ensemble.[3][5][6] Khanna's turnaround? A reminder that great acting transcends past decisions—**Dhurandhar** proves Ranveer's got the chops.
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1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsqHe6-j3Ug
2.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mukesh-chhabra-shares-akshaye-khannas-1st-reaction-after-listening-to-dhurandhar-narration-he-looked-at-me-and-said-also-reveals-the-casting-for-the-ranveer-singh/
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iciSLg0zew
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/is-ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-a-propaganda-film-casting-director-mukesh-chhabra-responds-101765593608969.html
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHGSTX66jPw&vl=en-US
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfWxyx_SNdQ
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