Overview
- In interviews published Dec 29–30, Mughal says he initially declined the scene after reading the script, citing nerves about performing opposite a major star.
- He recounts that Singh called him before filming and created a relaxed, respectful environment on set that helped him proceed.
- The sequence was completed in two takes, with the second intentionally toned down after the first felt too brutal for the film’s aims.
- The moment later went viral and drew attention to the behind-the-scenes care taken with challenging material and to Mughal’s performance.
- Mughal publicly thanks the Dhurandhar team for their guidance, saying the support let him focus on the character.