'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is finally here, and we finally know who essayed the role of 'Bade Sahab', a revelation we have been waiting for months.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has finally been released on March 19, 2026. The film has been one of the most anticipated films of 2026 since the prequel, Dhurandhar's release in December 2025. However, there has been one question burning in the audience's mind since the release of the first film: who is 'Bade Sahab' and who will be essaying the role?
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally streaming in halls globally, and the Ranveer Singh starrer is all set to create history. The audience loved the first part of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, and they're storming the cinemas to catch the ultimate spy espionage thriller. However, ever since Part One was released, the biggest question keeping moviegoers intrigued has been: Who is 'Bade Sahab'? The mysterious figure was mentioned throughout Dhurandhar, and the anticipation around the character was unmatched.
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Now, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has finally revealed the 'Bade Sahab', and you'll be shocked to learn about it. 'Bade Sahab's' identity had the audience on edge. However, the question has now been answered in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and it seems the man behind the name is none other than the notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The mastermind behind the Bombay 1993 blasts, India's most wanted criminal, Dawood, is the 'Bade Sahab' of the Dhurandhar universe. However, instead of a fear-inducing sequence, Dawood is shown bedridden, in severe pain, and under constant medical supervision.
Prior to Dhurandhar: The Revenge's release, the buzz was that Emraan Hashmi or Salman Khan was most likely to play 'Bade Sahab' in Dhurandhar 2. However, now that the film has hit the big screens, it turns out that neither Emraan nor Salman have essayed the role. But the actor who plays Dawood is Danish Iqubal. Danish Iqubal's name also appeared in Dhurandhar Part One credits, and eagle-eyed netizens noticed, leading to speculations that he's playing 'Bade Sahab'.
Danisha Iqubal is an NSD graduate actor and director, working in series and movies. His recent works include Nana Patekar's Sankalp, Yami Gautam's Haq, Faraaz, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, Aakhri Sach, and Maharani. He has also written Sadho (2019) and Grand Festival (2006). However, that is not all; Danisha has also dabbled in direction. Nonetheless, he has only helmed one film, Sadho. With Dhurandhar The Revenge, Danish has entered the list of actors who nailed the role of Dawood Ibrahim, including Emraan Hashmi in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Rishi Kapoor in D-Day, and Ajay Devgn in Company.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is written and directed by Aditya and Lokesh Dhar. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar, the film is streamed under Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The ensemble cast includes Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor and Gaurav Gera. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Aditya Dhar expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his "extraordinary Dhurandhar family" for the film's historic success since its December 5, 2025, release.
Aditya further urged viewers to once again make the second movie a huge success, asking everyone to avoid spoilers so that every fan walks into the theatres clueless and has their own unique experience with the story. However, this was not necessarily what grabbed attention; it was a one-liner that concluded his post's caption. It reads:
"Oh, and one more thing. Don’t leave your seats until the credits have stopped rolling."
What are your thoughts on Dhurandhar: The Revenge and the identity of 'Bade Sahab'?
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