Makeup artist Pritishil Singh has once again sparked discussion over Akshaye Khanna’s exciting role as the infamous Rehman Dhakait in the film ‘Dhurandhar’. By sharing nostalgic images from the film’s dramatic ending, Singh emphasized Khanna’s crucial contribution to the film’s remarkable story. The creepy actor’s interpretation of the villain, who faces a dark fate, remains a hot topic among fans of the series.
Look artist Pritishil Singh shared a behind-the-scenes throwback from the climax of ‘Dhurandhar’ and once again shed light on Akshaye Khanna’s widely discussed role as Rehman Dhakaite. The make-up and prosthetics artist posted a series of stills from the film’s final showdown, showing Khanna bloodied and in character, while describing his role as pivotal to the blockbuster’s legacy.
Her post brought new attention to the actor’s performance, which became one of the most talked-about parts of the first film after its December 5, 2025, release.
The Dhurandhar climax scene has gone viral again
In her Instagram post, Pritishail Singh praised Akshaye Khanna’s influence on the series and revisited the demanding final sequence of ‘Dhurandhar’. “You can talk about Dhurandhar’s legacy, but you can’t talk about it without Akshaye Khanna,” she wrote.
He was truly a force to be reckoned with. Here’s a throwback to Akshaye Khanna in the first part’s epic climax scene, which was as intense to film as it is to watch.
Full throttle all the way!”The post showed footage of the climactic scene in which Khanna’s character, Lyari gangster Rahman Daqayat, meets a brutal end. In the story, Hamza, played by Ranveer Singh, teams up with his ally Inspector Aslam, played by Sanjay Dutt, to put Rehman Dhakaite in a condition so dangerous that he cannot be saved.
Even after the killing, Hamza keeps his cover intact and presents himself as a loyal soldier shattered by the death of Rahman Daqayat.
Akshaye Khanna’s role in the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise.
Khanna played the role of Rehman Dagait, a gangster from Lyari based on a real character. The film shows the character expanding her reach into politics to tighten her grip on Lyari. His death at the hands of Hamza marks a major turning point and sets the stage for the events of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”.The sequel was released on March 19, 2026, extending the series’ box office run. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” follows Hamza’s rise within the Lyari political system while also exploring his backstory and path to espionage. The franchise features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. The first film revolves around an undercover Indian intelligence agent who enters Karachi’s criminal and political circles seeking revenge for the 26/11 attacks.
