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‘Can’t wait to be slapped’: Ayesha Khan’s fun take after Dhurandhar 2 screening

Ayesha Khan praises Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar after Dhurandhar 2 screening, shares playful note about Saumya Tandon.

By Surjosnata Chatterjee

Mar 21, 2026 13:25 IST

Actor Ayesha Khan has shared a heartfelt note for the team behind Dhurandhar 2, praising lead actor Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar, while adding a playful remark about co-actor Saumya Tandon.

Taking to Instagram after attending a special screening of the film in Mumbai, Ayesha posted a series of pictures with members of the cast and crew, including Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar, Sara Arjun, Yami Gautam and Saumya Tandon.

A note filled with admiration

In her post, Ayesha referred to Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar as the franchise’s “OG Dhurandhars” and expressed admiration for their work. “Like I told you, I am a fan since day 1. You deserve the world,” she wrote for Ranveer Singh, while also praising casting director Mukesh Chhabra, calling him a “star maker”.

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She also reflected on her interactions with Aditya Dhar, writing that conversations with the filmmaker have stayed with her and that she looks up to his work-life balance.

Adding a lighter moment, Ayesha joked about Saumya Tandon, referencing a scene from Dhurandhar in which the actor slaps her onscreen husband. “Can’t wait to be slapped by you, iyky,” she wrote.



Cast, crew and gratitude

Ayesha also mentioned co-stars Sara Arjun and Yami Gautam in her note, calling them inspiring and expressing support for their journeys. She extended her appreciation to choreographer Vijay Ganguly and her Shararat co-star Krystle D’Souza.

The actor concluded her message by thanking the entire team and acknowledging the support she has received. “It’s nothing less than magic to be part of a film that’s going to be remembered for generations,” she wrote.

Ayesha Khan and her role in Dhurandhar

Ayesha gained attention for her appearance in the song Shararat in Dhurandhar, alongside Krystle D’Souza. The track, set against a wedding backdrop in Karachi, has gained traction on social media.

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The film features a large ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna, and has seen strong box office performance.

Ayesha has previously appeared in projects such as Baalveer Returns, Mukhachitram, Om Bheem Bush, Manamey and Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.

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