As Dhurandhar released today, the film has sparked curiosity among the viewers about the characters and the story. Interestingly, while most characters from the film is based on a real-life person, others draw heavy inspiration from others. Here's who plays what in Dhurandhar.
Updated On: 2025-12-05 07:28 PM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
The film's story is reportedly inspired by Operation Lyari, a major gang war that took place in the Lyari area of Karachi, Pakistan. The region was once a hub of drug trafficking and crime, where gangs have been gaining control since the 1960s.
Ranveer Singh plays the role of an Indian spy, Hamza Ali Mazari/Jaskirat Singh, who is sent to Pakistan.
Actor Dalvinder Saini appears in a brief role playing Ajmal Kasab.
Rakesh Bedi is seen Jameel Jamali, a character based on Nabil Gabol, a Pakistani politician who has been a Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Akshaye Khanna plays the notorious gangster Rehman Dacoit, also known as the Robin Hood of Lyari.
Sanjay Dutt plays the role of Pakistan's renowned encounter specialist, Chaudhry Aslam Khan, who formed the Lyari Task Force.
R. Madhavan is seen portraying the role Ajay Sanyal in the film, a character reportedly inspired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Actor Danish Pandor is seen playing the role of Uzair Baloch, a gangster and crime lord.
Arjun Rampal is playing a character inspired by terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri, who was belived to be a senior commander of Al-Qaeda.
