📌 Key Points
- Danish Iqbal feared being replaced by Salman Khan in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ due to viral photos.
- Iqbal plays Bade Sahab, revealed as Dawood Ibrahim in the sequel, receiving praise for his portrayal.
- The actor was initially unaware his character was Dawood Ibrahim or the identity of Bade Sahab.
- Speculation arose on whether Bade Sahab was Pervez Musharraf or Osama bin Laden during filming.
Danish Iqbal, the actor in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge,’ admitted he was anxious about potentially losing his role as Bade Sahab after rumors linked Salman Khan to the project. The viral buzz sparked fears of replacement before the film’s release.
Danish Iqbal’s Initial Concerns About Role Replacement
Actor Danish Iqbal has revealed that viral pictures and rumours linking Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi to his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge left him anxious and fearing he had been replaced in the film by director Aditya Dhar .
The Reveal: Danish Iqbal as Dawood Ibrahim (Bade Sahab)
With the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, it was finally confirmed that Danish plays Bade Sahab, who is revealed to be Dawood Ibrahim in the sequel. His portrayal of the ageing, bedridden don has drawn attention for its intensity and transformation.
Uncertainty Surrounding the True Identity of Bade Sahab
Danish also shared that he was initially unaware of the full scope of his character. “I didn’t know Dawood was Bade Sahab. There was no chat about Bade Sahab at that time. I was just told that I’ll play Dawood. He’s bedridden, and all his scenes will take place in that setting. But I did not have the clarity about Bade Sahab. When his name surfaced in the script as someone Ranveer’s character was looking for, even we started wondering who Bade Sahab was. There was a discussion about whether he was Pervez Musharraf or Osama bin Laden. That’s when I wondered if Dawood was Bade Sahab,” he added.
Danish Iqbal’s journey with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ highlights the suspense and secrecy sometimes involved in film productions. His commitment to his role ultimately paid off, solidifying his place in the project.
