A new casting rumour has caught the attention of Bollywood audiences. Insider sources suggest that Aamir Khan was initially offered the role of Ajay Sanyal. The role was later played by R. Madhavan in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar.
The speculation first surfaced on the Reddit forum r/BollyBlindsNGossip. A user claimed that Mukesh Chabra had pitched the role to Aamir Khan. The actor reportedly declined, stating that the role was not appropriate for him.
Despite rejecting the offer, Aamir Khan reportedly suggested a different idea. He proposed developing a biopic on Ajit Doval. The idea focused on exploring the early years of the spy’s life and career.
This suggestion was passed on to director Aditya Dhar. Reports indicate that he responded positively but chose to prioritise Dhurandhar. He reportedly said the biopic could be considered at a later stage.
The rumour further claims that Aamir Khan showed interest again. This happened after he learned about Rehman Dakait’s character in the film. He reportedly contacted Mukesh Chabra and expressed willingness to join the project.
However, this renewed interest came with conditions. Sources suggest that Aamir wanted the political themes to be toned down. He also preferred a more balanced character compared to the original version.
Director Aditya Dhar reportedly did not agree to major changes. He chose to move forward with his original vision. This decision eventually kept Aamir Khan out of the project entirely.
The speculation quickly spread across social media platforms. Many users discussed how the film might have changed with Aamir in the cast. Opinions varied, with some believing the outcome would have been different.
Some viewers felt that too many creative discussions could have affected the film’s pace. Others supported the final casting choices. They believed the selected actors delivered strong performances.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, features Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt. The film is performing strongly at the box office and is being recognised as a major spy drama.
