Actress-cum-politician Smriti Irani has recently praised Akshaye Khanna’s performance in “Dhurandhar” on her social media.
She shared a humorous scene from the film “Tees Maar Khan,” featuring Akshay Kumar and Akshaye Khanna, and expressed her excitement by writing, “When Akshaye Khanna has surpassed all expectations & you too want to yell… de do Oscar #dhurandhar.”
The clip she shared shows Akshay Kumar’s character bursting with enthusiasm, demanding an Oscar for Atish Kapoor, portrayed by Khanna. Irani has been quite impressed with “Dhurandhar” and previously took to her social media to commend the movie and its entire cast and crew.
In a heartfelt message, she shared a collage that included Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, director Aditya Dhar, and Arjun Rampal, emphasizing the film’s essence. Her note read, “If you have looked into the eyes of the wife of a fallen soldier & walked her to the cremation ground, if you have visited the Jagti camp in Jammu, if you have seen the deserted temple premises of Sharika Devi in Srinagar, if you have met those who were on duty during the Parliament attack or have family that survived the 26/11 Mumbai attack, then nothing in Dhurandhar should lead you to outrage; after all, it’s just a film.”
Irani praised director Aditya Dhar, stating, “As a storyteller, @adityadharfilms is a craftsperson par excellence; as a research fiend, even more so. It’s the quiver in the face as he pulls the cover off a dead son that makes Akshaye Khanna’s performance a lesson in craft, and @ranveersingh’s piercing eyes that speak when he doesn’t are a must-watch for those who aspire to be consistent in their pursuit of a legacy, and that @rampal72 can be so menacing is a revelation.”
She also commended the film’s music, noting, “And the music OMG. When a director’s passion meets the keen eye of a casting director like Mukesh @castingchhabra, you can rest assured the screen will explode.” Furthermore, she remarked, “Dhurandhar isn’t just a film—it’s the echo of lives lived and lost; and if cinema can make you feel that weight, maybe you owe it more than outrage. Those like me who have had the privilege of being in the vicinity of a legend called Ajit Doval may find it a tad bit weird to watch @actormaddy play a cinematic version of him, but then there could have been no better actor who could so calmly hold a storm within.”
The “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” actress concluded with, “To the men and women known and unknown who have died defending us and are still in pursuit of justice for the everyday Indian—Dhanyawad; our nation holds you in high esteem and is forever in your debt #dhurandhar.”
Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna continues to capture attention online with his viral scenes from the movie. Audiences have been noting that he deserves this level of fame and recognition much sooner.
“Dhurandhar” was released on December 5 and has since received an excellent response from both audiences and critics alike.