Overview
- In new interviews, Chauhan recounts Khanna rejecting heavily embroidered pathani tests, telling the team, “I’m not sure if we take this route.”
- Khanna urged adding kurta‑jeans to retain a street-born vibe, shaping a wardrobe journey from distressed linens and denim to a silk‑wool pathani as the character’s stature grows.
- For the viral Fa9la sequence, the team dressed Khanna in black against dancers in white to honor Balochi dress cues and keep him visually distinct.
- Chauhan says director Aditya Dhar targeted an entrance that would make viewers “freeze,” underscoring tight coordination on color, texture, and silhouette.
- The finished look now dominates social feeds, with casting director Mukesh Chhabra lauding Khanna’s impact and recalling a shortlist that ultimately centered on him.