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Gaurav Gera reveals how ‘Darling darling’ dialogue from Dhurandhar was created
Updated On: 06 May, 2026 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gaurav Gera revealed that the viral “Darling darling, dil kyu toda” dialogue from Dhurandhar was carefully crafted by Aditya Dhar, with multiple versions and rehearsals leading to its massive popularity

Gaurav Gera and Aditya Dhar (Instagram)
Actor Gaurav Gera has revealed the interesting story behind one of the most viral dialogues from Dhurandhar, “Darling darling, dil kyu toda.” What many assumed was a spontaneous, quirky line was actually the result of a carefully crafted creative process led by director Aditya Dhar.
Gaurav Gera gives a glimpse of the iconic dialogue
Gaurav, who plays the character Aalam in the film, shared that the iconic dialogue was not improvised on the spot. Instead, Aditya Dhar had prepared multiple variations of the line before the shoot. The director experimented with different quirky and engaging versions, giving Gera several options to explore.
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