Akshaye Khanna is the talk of the town again for his intense performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. From his piercing gaze to razor-sharp dialogue delivery, the menacing avatar of the actor has started a wave of memes and fan reactions online. His chilling presence has become humorous content on social media.
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Jeetu turns Dakait: A meme gold mine
One of the most viral clips comes from X, showing a comic twist on Akshaye's villain journey. The post goes: “How Jeetu from Videocon was forced into becoming Rehman Dakait by his father. The story we all know, but don’t want to acknowledge." The clip shows Akshaye's character Jeetu from the cult comedy Hungama, arguing with his father over money. When he is refused, Jeetu dramatically threatens to leave the house, a moment memers now humorously label as the turning point that pushed him into his dakait persona.
An X user wrote, “Rehman Dakait most iconic villain in recent time.” Another posted, “Dhurandhar ek taraf, Rehman Dakait ek taraf.”
From comedy to crime: Past scenes come alive
Not to be left behind, the internet didn't stop at Hungama. Another viral post revisits Akshaye's 2010 film No Problem, where he shared screen space with Sanjay Dutt. The clip shows the two stars sharing a casual meal, with an effortless comic camaraderie between them. Fans are drawing parallels to their rivalry in Dhurandhar, captioning the clip: " Rehman Dakait and Chaudhary Aslam Khan in parallel universe."
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Dhurandhar roars at the box office
Released on December 5, the film has drawn strong word-of-mouth for its performances and execution. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie follows an Indian spy who is trying to infiltrate a terror network in Lyari, Pakistan. The cast includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and newcomer Sara Arjun.
Akshaye Khanna’s improvised dance has added a surprising layer of charm to the film’s gritty narrative, cementing his return as one of Bollywood’s most magnetic performers.
