'This is Ranveer's film...' Before Akshaye Khanna, three actors rejected the role of Rehman the dacoit, the reason was strange.

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Everyone liked Akshay's role.

The first installment also received immense love from audiences, and all the characters were well-liked. However, one character that caught everyone's attention was that of Rehman Dacoit, played by Akshaye Khanna. His fearsome performance as the notorious gang leader of Lyari has been widely praised by audiences. But did you know that Akshaye wasn't the original choice for this role?

Yes, the film's casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, recently revealed that three actors had turned down the role before Akshay. Ultimately, casting director Mukesh Chhabra suggested the role to Akshay, and he accepted it.

South actor gave strange logic

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Mukesh revealed that three actors had turned down the role of the dacoit Rehman, and he didn't want to reveal their names. He added, "One actor was from the South, and the other two were from Bollywood. They gave me a strange logic.

Mukesh praised Akshay Khanna

Mukesh further explained that Akshaye Khanna's name came to his mind. Akshaye responded immediately, listened to the story, and said it was a brilliant script. He said yes within a day, and thus, the casting of Rehman Daquait was confirmed. Mukesh said of Akshaye, "He takes decisions from his heart." Praising him, Mukesh said that he is one of those actors whose film decisions are not influenced by the people around him.

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