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Akshaye Khanna’s dedication to wig styling for Rehman Dakait's role in Dhurandhar 2 impresses fans: ‘Oscar-level work’

Akshaye Khanna’s attention to detail in Dhurandhar 2 left fans amazed as he personally guided the styling of his wig for Rehman Dakait’s role.

Apr 1, 2026, 13:01:29 IST
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Akshaye Khanna has been grabbing headlines for his powerful performance in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Akshaye truly stole the show with his portrayal of ‘Rehman Dakait’, leaving audiences impressed with his commanding screen presence.

Akshaye Khanna impresses with meticulous wig styling in behind-the-scenes clip. (Instagram)
Akshaye Khanna impresses with meticulous wig styling in behind-the-scenes clip. (Instagram)

Beyond his performance, Akshaye’s striking look in the film has also caught attention. The actor sported a carefully styled wig to bring authenticity and flair to his character. A behind-the-scenes clip, now circulating on social media, offers a glimpse into his meticulous approach to the role. (Also read: Mukesh Chhabra reveals Dhurandhar's most satisfying casting, and it's not Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, or Rakesh Bedi )

Akshaye Khanna’s meticulous approach to his wig for Rehman Dakait

In the video, Akshaye can be seen closely monitoring the detailing of his wig and giving precise instructions to ensure it looks natural on screen. He is heard saying, “This one side? Now you see the cut and it goes directly to my side. Okay? So that will make it look very natural.”

He further adds, “On both sides and top… yeah, yeah, we got the point. Secondly, come this side,” as he continues guiding the team, highlighting his attention to even the smallest aspects of his appearance.

How internet reacted

The clip quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with reactions praising Akshay's dedication and attention to detail. One user wrote, “Dedication level Akshay Khanna,” while another commented, “Still can't get over his amazing role.”

Someone commented, “God knew he would be too powerful with that hairline, so took it!!” while another shared a styling opinion, “Would have looked more good with the beard for Rehman. The beard looks quite white.”

Drawing a humorous parallel, one user wrote, “How I explain my haircut to the barber vs after the haircut,” while another admired his simplicity despite his knowledge, saying, “If he had only hair… so much knowledge about styling, yet he’s simple.

Another user added, “This is what Oscar-level work looks like… peak detailing by Aditya Dhar,” while another commented, “The one who doesn’t have it values it more.

On the work front

After winning hearts with his intense performance in the Dhurandhar series, Akshaye is all set to make his Telugu debut with Mahakali, playing Shukracharya in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Alongside this, he will also star as the main antagonist in the Netflix-bound film Ikka, sharing screen space with Sunny Deol, Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, and Sanjeeda Shaikh, further expanding his repertoire with diverse and powerful roles.

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