Dhurandhar 2 actor Danish Iqbal reveals what went into playing Bade Saab

Danish Iqbal opened up on playing Dawood Ibrahim, or Bade Saab, in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. He spoke about the secrecy around his role, the intense preparation, and the overwhelming response.

Ever since Dhurandhar was released last year, fans were waiting for an answer to the big question: Who is Bade Saab, the one pulling the strings of all the terror against India? From Salman Khan to Emraan Hashmi, there were speculations around which actor would play the part. And finally, when Dhurandhar: The Revenge hit cinema halls, the secret was revealed. Dawood Ibrahim is referred to as Bade Saab in the film, and actor Danish Iqbal plays the part.

In an exclusive chat with India Today, the actor shared that he is currently soaking in the love that the film and his performance are getting.

"It's absolutely amazing, especially because there was so much curiosity around it. Honestly, in the last three months, there were multiple moments when I wanted to raise my hand and say, 'I am Bade Saab'. I wanted the world to know it, but was tied to my commitment," he said with a laugh.

The actor added that he shot for the film in 2024, with a few scenes being shot even last year. And while filming was a memorable experience, seeing himself in that role was a completely different experience for him.

Danish shared that many actors have earlier played Dawood, but it was not just about the looks; it was also about bringing his own flavour to the part. "You have to add your intensity, some tiny details... and I focused on that. I am a trained actor, and I understand how to handle these kinds of situations. And then, of course, Aditya sir was around, and under his guidance, I think we did a good job," the actor added.

He called Ranveer Singh's performance "amazing" and went ahead to heap praise on him. Iqbal said that he had seen Ranveer perform in films like Padmaavat, and suddenly being on set with him was surreal.