Dhurandhar 2: Who plays ‘Bade Sahab’? Fans shocked by twist

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has finally hit theatres, resolving major mysteries surrounding the enigmatic ‘Bade Sahab’ character. Contrary to speculation linking big Bollywood stars, the role is played by Danish Iqbal, surprising audiences with a dramatic reveal.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 19 March 2026, 12:00 PM IST

New Delhi: The highly anticipated film "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" has been released in theaters, and with it, many questions surrounding the film have been answered. Audiences have long been intrigued, especially regarding the character of "Bade Sahab." The identity of this mysterious character in the film has surprised everyone.

Who played "Bade Sahab"?

Before the film's release, speculations were rife that the role of "Bade Sahab" could be played by a major star like Emraan Hashmi, Salman Khan, or Akshay Kumar. However, the role is played by a different actor than anyone had previously anticipated. It was eventually revealed that "Bade Sahab" was played by Danish Iqbal.

Shocking twist revealed to the audience

In a crucial scene in the film, Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza, encounters "Bade Sahab." The revelations during this encounter leave audiences stunned. The film features a Dawood Ibrahim-like character named "Bade Sahab," who is present in a room in a sick state. In this scene, the character's identity is further revealed through a photograph and a man lying on a bed.

What happens next in the story?

The film shows Hamza attempting to kill this character, but failing to do so. During this, a dialogue is widely discussed, which states that the pleasure of keeping someone alive and tormenting them is greater than the pleasure of death. This line gives the film's story a profound twist.

Danish Iqbal's Film Journey

Danish Iqbal has previously been a part of several projects. He has worked in popular films and series such as Maharani, Aranyak, Faraz, Aakhri Sach, Bhakshak, Haq, and The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case. He also recently appeared in a political drama web series.

Strong start at the box office

'Dhurandhar 2' has already collected approximately ₹44 crore (approximately $1.4 billion) through paid previews before its release. It is believed that the film, combined with its first day earnings and preview collections, could surpass the ₹200 crore mark. This impressive opening has placed the film in a strong position at the box office.

Location : 
  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 19 March 2026, 12:00 PM IST