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Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal's pic from Dhurandhar 2 set sparks fan theories about Bade Saab's identity. Watch

Fans are buzzing over a leaked image from Dhurandhar 2, speculating the identity of Bade Saab. Here's all about the fan theories.

Published on: Jan 31, 2026 03:04 pm IST
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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar created waves with his recent release, Dhurandhar. The film enjoyed a successful run at the box office upon its theatrical release and has been receiving the same love following its OTT debut. With excitement already building around the sequel, fans are eager to watch Dhurandhar 2 in theatres. Amid the buzz, a picture from the Dhurandhar 2 shoot has surfaced online, sparking speculation about the identity of Bade Saab.

Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt's pic from Dhurandhar set

Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt's stills from Dhurandhar.

One character who was repeatedly mentioned in Dhurandhar but never shown was Bade Saab. Ever since the film’s release, fans have been trying to guess who Bade Saab actually is. The recently leaked picture from the film’s set shows Sanjay Dutt’s character, SP Aslam, and Arjun Rampal’s character, Major Iqbal, standing together and seemingly engaged in conversation. The image quickly went viral, with many fans speculating whether Arjun Rampal’s character could be Bade Saab.

Another fan commented, “If Sanjay Dutt’s character is meeting Arjun Rampal, I guess Arjun Rampal is Bade Saab.” Another comment read, “This means Arjun Rampal is Bade Saab.” However, many users disagreed, pointing out, “I feel he isn’t Bade Saab, as they are talking about him in the third person. Also, if you remember the end of the first part, Arjun Rampal asks who ordered it, which means it’s above his pay grade. The reason Major Iqbal confronts SP Aslam is to understand how they pulled it off.”

Others speculated that the meeting between Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt’s characters could be to plan bringing down Ranveer Singh’s Hamza.

About Dhurandhar

Helmed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is an espionage spy thriller that follows Ranveer Singh’s Hamza, an Indian spy who infiltrates Rehman Dakait’s gang in Pakistan’s Lyari to dismantle the crime syndicate and send information about its dealings with the ISI back to India, in a bid to curb terrorism at its roots. The first instalment ends with Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt’s characters killing Rehman Dakait (played by Akshaye Khanna), after which Hamza takes over control of the gang.

The sequel will see Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt reprising their roles, alongside Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun. Dhurandhar 2 is set to release in theatres on March 19.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Riya Sharma

Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.

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