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Akshaye Khanna Helped Rework Rehman Dakait’s Look in Dhurandhar After Early Doubts

Costume designer Smriti Chauhan says his input shifted the wardrobe toward street‑rooted authenticity.

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.