‘Bade Sahab’ in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ revealed: No Salman Khan or Emraan Hashmi, but NSD actor steals the show in Ranveer Singh's film

When Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ released, everyone started asking: Who is ‘Bade Sahab’? It showed up with a question mark in the diary of Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza Ali Mazari. Social media is filled with ideas, but the answers come in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, out today on March 19 after paid previews yesterday, March 18. Rumors named Salman Khan or Emraan Hashmi, but it’s actually a well-known actor from the National School of Drama.Dhurandhar: The Revenge Movie ReviewSpeculation about ‘Bade Sahab’ hit a high point before the sequel dropped. Fans expected a superstar cameo, yet early reviews and social buzz suggest otherwise. Danish Iqbal, a skilled theater and screen actor, plays the role. ‘Bade Sahab’ emerges as the film’s true big bad, not a minor role, but the mastermind driving the entire storyline and Hamza’s arc. Online reactions suggest the character mirrors underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim. While producers stay silent on confirmation, the actor behind it is dropping ‘Dhurandhar 2’ sneak peeks on social media. Danish Iqbal might not be a household Bollywood star yet, but he carries impressive experience and qualifications. A graduate of the renowned National School of Drama, he earned his postgraduate diploma in acting there. He sharpened his skills further with a master’s in Classical Acting from London’s Central School of Speech and Drama. Danish has earned respect in theater and web series over time. He rose to notice as Dilshad Mirza in ‘Maharani 2’ and featured in key shows like ‘Aranyak’, ‘Faraaz’, ‘Aakhri Sach’, ‘Bhakshak’, and recently ‘Sankalp’.As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ rolls out in cinemas today, reactions to the surprise choice for this role and its impact on the plot are still unfolding. Ranveer Singh leads the pack, joined by a powerhouse ensemble: Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, and R Madhavan in major spots.See More: 'Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge' Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Ranveer Singh starrer mints over Rs 50 crore from preview shows