‘Can I Dance?’: How Akshaye Khanna Created Dhurandhar’s Most Viral FA9LA Moment
Akshaye Khanna’s unforgettable entry in Dhurandhar is now officially one of the most talked-about moments of the year and what’s surprising is that the scene wasn’t planned at all. The viral sequence, set to the Bahraini rap track FA9LA, was entirely improvised, making it even more impressive and memorable.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar premiered on December 5 and has been steadily gaining momentum through strong word-of-mouth. While Ranveer Singh’s intense performance as the lead spy has drawn praise, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait a powerful Pakistani crime lord and political figure has emerged as a scene-stealer. His restrained menace and quiet authority have left audiences wanting more.
The now-iconic entry scene shows Akshaye stepping out of a car in a sharp black suit, radiating effortless confidence. As FA9LA plays in the background, he walks into a grand gathering, greets everyone with a composed “salam,” and calmly observes dancers performing around him. Then comes the moment that caught everyone off guard he casually joins them, adding a few relaxed dance steps before settling into his seat. Ranveer Singh appears in the frame too, but it’s Akshaye’s unassuming swagger that steals the spotlight.
With social media buzzing, the makers quickly dropped the official clip on X, cheekily writing, “You made it viral! So now it is here, Sher-E-Baloch’s absolute ‘Bang-er’!”
The internet erupted with praise. One fan commented, “Absolute banger. Amazingly choreographed and shot,” while another added, “He comes once or twice a year, but what an actor. Does not stay in the limelight. Very, very underrated.” Many also hailed the song itself, calling it a visual and musical treat. One popular reaction summed it up perfectly: “Akshay Khanna’s Jamaal Kudu moment is here.”
Set against the backdrop of Pakistan’s Lyari region, Dhurandhar follows an Indian spy infiltrating dangerous terror networks. With a powerful ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, the film’s buzz—boosted by Akshaye Khanna’s improvised brilliance shows no sign of slowing down
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar premiered on December 5 and has been steadily gaining momentum through strong word-of-mouth. While Ranveer Singh’s intense performance as the lead spy has drawn praise, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait a powerful Pakistani crime lord and political figure has emerged as a scene-stealer. His restrained menace and quiet authority have left audiences wanting more.
The now-iconic entry scene shows Akshaye stepping out of a car in a sharp black suit, radiating effortless confidence. As FA9LA plays in the background, he walks into a grand gathering, greets everyone with a composed “salam,” and calmly observes dancers performing around him. Then comes the moment that caught everyone off guard he casually joins them, adding a few relaxed dance steps before settling into his seat. Ranveer Singh appears in the frame too, but it’s Akshaye’s unassuming swagger that steals the spotlight.
With social media buzzing, the makers quickly dropped the official clip on X, cheekily writing, “You made it viral! So now it is here, Sher-E-Baloch’s absolute ‘Bang-er’!”
The internet erupted with praise. One fan commented, “Absolute banger. Amazingly choreographed and shot,” while another added, “He comes once or twice a year, but what an actor. Does not stay in the limelight. Very, very underrated.” Many also hailed the song itself, calling it a visual and musical treat. One popular reaction summed it up perfectly: “Akshay Khanna’s Jamaal Kudu moment is here.”
Set against the backdrop of Pakistan’s Lyari region, Dhurandhar follows an Indian spy infiltrating dangerous terror networks. With a powerful ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, the film’s buzz—boosted by Akshaye Khanna’s improvised brilliance shows no sign of slowing down
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