Why Ranveer-Sara's 20-year age gap was 'required' in 'Dhurandhar'
What's the story
The recently released film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh (40) and Sara Arjun (20), has been a topic of discussion for its unusual casting choices. One of the most talked-about aspects is the 20-year age difference between them. Now, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has defended this decision, saying it was necessary for the storyline.
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Chhabra teased 'Dhurandhar 2' for explaining age gap
Speaking to Free Press Journal, Chhabra said, "No, I had got a very clear brief. The story is that he is trying to trap her. So, we knew that we wanted a young girl who is 20-21 years old." "And when part 2 comes, whoever is talking about the age gap will get all the answers. It is not like we don't have good actors in that 26-27 years of age group; we have good actors."
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Chhabra's reaction to social media discussions on age gap
Chhabra also shared his amusement at the online debates over the age difference. He said, "This age gap was required in the film." "Everything you can't explain to people. When I was also reading about the age gap, I was laughing." "According to the film's brief, it is correct." The sequel, Dhurandhar 2, will release on March 19, 2026.
Casting criteria
Chhabra's criteria for casting Arjun in 'Dhurandhar'
Chhabra also revealed why he chose Arjun for the role, despite 1,300 girls auditioning. He said he wanted someone who looked completely fresh and had been working with Arjun for years. "I have been working with Sara for many years, and she has been coming for auditions. She is really a lovely girl," he said.
Film details
'Dhurandhar' features an ensemble cast
Dhurandhar features a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and R Madhavan. The film has been receiving rave reviews for its performances and is one of the biggest box office hits of 2025. It's inspired by multiple true events.