Dhurandhar 2 has emerged as a major success, drawing audiences with its gripping narrative and strong performances. The film’s songs, in particular, have been widely praised, adding to its popularity. One such standout melody from the album is Mann Atkeya, sung by 21-year-old Vaibhav Gupta, who won Indian Idol 14 in 2024. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Vaibhav opens up about this collaboration and working with Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar.

Vaibhav Gupta on first meeting with Aditya Dhar

Vaibhav is elated to be a part of such a big project as his Bollywood debut. He recalls how Shashwat Sachdev guided him, while Aditya Dhar constantly praised and motivated him during recordings. He also recalled the album launch day and said, “It was a dream stage where I was going to perform, and people enjoyed it. Ranveer sir really liked the song.”