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The ensemble of the Bollywood movie Dhurandhar, which premiered on December 5, 2025, has garnered positive reactions. Every character is ideally suited to their designated roles. The casting of the film has been directed by Mukesh Chhabra. In the meantime, discover which actors he has used in past films.
Mukesh Chhabra has been involved in casting for more than 400 movies. He received acclaim for his exceptional casting in movies such as Gangs of Wasseypur.
The movie Gangs of Wasseypur included performers such as Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajkummar Rao, and Zeeshan Qadri. The crowd enjoyed it. The movie achieved significant box office success, particularly given that it was produced in two segments. The initial installment made around Rs 25-26 crore in India, whereas the sequel grossed about Rs 18-19 crore.
Aamir Khan's movie Dangal remains at the top of the highest-grossing films in Bollywood history. Mukesh Chhabra also handled the casting for this film. The movie launched actresses such as Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, and Zaira Wasim into the film industry. Mukesh Chhabra spent almost a year and a half searching for these actresses, with 14,000 girls auditioning. The movie earned more than Rs 387 crore in India’s box office.
Vicky Kaushal also caught Mukesh Chhabra's eye. His first film, Masaan, received a National Award. He has since demonstrated his acting skills in movies such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, Sanju, and Raazi.
Pankaj Tripathi was facing challenges during that period. Gangs of Wasseypur catapulted him to national fame, and he is now one of the highest-paid actors. Simultaneously, Rajkummar Rao, recognized for his varied depiction of roles in the Hindi film sector, was influenced by Mukesh Chhabra.
Besides films, Mukesh Chhabra has selected actors for multiple blockbuster web series. Significantly, many of the web series he features in have been successful, such as Sacred Games, The Family Man, Maharani, Scam, Delhi Crimes, and The Night Manager.
Mukesh Chhabra serves as the casting director for Nitesh Tiwari's anticipated film, Ramayana, scheduled for release in 2026. He has chosen performers such as Ranbir Kapoor (Ram), Sai Pallavi (Sita), and Yash (Ravana). He has additionally overseen casting for Shah Rukh Khan's King and Sunny Deol's Border 2.