Dhurandhar The Revenge: Aditya Dhar Was In Awe Of ‘Yalina’ Sara Arjun After Seeing Her Audition; Mukesh Chhabra Reveals Director Asked, “Kaun Hai Ye?”

Mukesh Chhabra reveals how Aditya Dhar cast Sara Arjun as Yalina in Dhurandhar 2 after auditioning over a thousand actors. Read on.

Aditya Dhar Was In Awe Of ‘Yalina’ Sara Arjun After Seeing Her Audition For Dhurandhar 2

Among the many elements that struck a chord with audiences was the refreshing onscreen chemistry between Ranveer and Sara Arjun, who plays Yalina Jamali, Jameel Jamali’s daughter and later the wife of Hamza Ali Mazari. Her performance stood out for its authenticity and emotional depth, but what many may not know is that landing this role was no easy feat.

In a recent conversation on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that more than a thousand girls auditioned before Sara was finalised for the role.

Talking about casting Sara as Yalina, Mukesh shared, “Humara Initially bohot saara discussion iss film mein chala tha, ki humko jis jagah ki woh ladki dikhani hai, koi aisa fresh approach lena bohot zaroori hai. Initially, we thought of so many big, established actors. Aditya got so many messages from different people. I got messages asking, ‘Why not me?’ Because, of course, he’s Ranveer. Hum log bohot clear the, ki poori duniya mein woh fresh ladki lagni chahiye ki jiska koi background naa ho, so that aisa lage ki uss duniya mein he is going, woh uss duniya mein jaa raha hai.”

Mukesh Chhabra On The Process Of Casting Yalina

He further recalled the extensive audition process that followed. “We auditioned so many people. I think more than a thousand girls auditioned. And mere pe bohot brief clear tha, completely fresh, a new approach, and of course, language. Lagna chahiye ki wahan ki hai, kyunki usse yeh feel hota hai ki uss mulk mein aap jaa rahe ho. That’s the whole idea. If you’ve seen part 2, the scene where she says, ‘Are you a Hindustani agent?’ That was my audition script. I remember we did that scene with a minimum of 50 people after shortlisting. Then we shortlisted 30, came down to 20, then 10, then 5, then 3, and then 1.”

Aditya Dhar’s Reaction After Seeing Sara Arjun’s Audition

Opening up about Sara Arjun’s audition, Mukesh revealed how she instantly stood out. “Jab usne woh scene kiya, immediately I sent it to Aditya on WhatsApp. He said, ‘Kaun hai yeh?’ I said she’s the new girl, she’s just done a few ad films as a child actor, and a few films as a child actor. Initially, we were thinking, ‘Will she look short?’ That is a calculation in casting. But then we thought kahani ke saath woh correct lagega that he’s going there and he’s trying to woo that girl. That’s the whole point. She gave a kick-ass audition, I’m going to release that audition in the next one week and you’ll know why we took that girl.”

With her natural screen presence and convincing performance, Sara Arjun not only justified the makers’ decision but also became one of the most talked-about discoveries of Dhurandhar The Revenge.

About Dhurandhar 2

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller is packed with drama and high-stakes moments. The film features a powerful ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh, who drives the narrative. He is joined by Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles, each adding depth to the storyline. Yami Gautam also makes a strong impact with a cameo appearance. Meanwhile, Sara Arjun plays the romantic interest of the lead character. The film has grossed over Rs 700 Cr in more than one week of release.

The film’s impact is also visible in the widespread appreciation it has received from across the industry. Celebrities including Alia Bhatt, S. S. Rajamouli, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, Rajinikanth, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Kangana Ranaut and Ananya Panday have all praised the film. Further cementing its status as a cultural and box office phenomenon.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.