‘Dhurandhar' star Akshaye Khanna 'would carry a small oxygen cylinder with him' while shooting ‘FA9LA’ entry scene, choreographer Vijay Ganguly reveals

Akshaye Khanna has successfully captivated audiences once again with his grand entry as the fierce character, Rehman Dakait, in the spy action-thriller, ‘Dhurandhar’. His commanding presence in the sequence has become a major talking point and a viral sensation across the internet. The excitement was significantly heightened by the use of the electrifying 'FA9LA' track accompanying his powerful introduction. Offering a glimpse behind the scenes, choreographer Vijay Ganguly shed light on the rigorous process. Ganguly revealed that filming this high-impact entry sequence came with its significant challenges for Akshaye Khanna.

Vijay Ganguly reveals shooting challenges in Ladakh

The famous ‘FA9LA’ track, created by Bahraini hip-hop artist Flipperachi, has taken over Instagram trends. While filming the song sequence in the high-altitude terrains of Ladakh, Akshaye faced a tough challenge, coping with low oxygen levels. To manage the demanding conditions, he kept an oxygen cylinder close by throughout the shoot. Talking to Mid-Day, Vijay revealed, "Akshaye would carry a small oxygen cylinder with him. When we were shooting this song, his oxygen level had dropped. So, after every shot, he would put the oxygen mask on. He did the sequence unflinchingly, and then went home".

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The creative vision behind the ‘FA9LA’ sequence

Ganguly also opened up about the concept behind the energetic number, explaining the significance of the sequence. The choreographer added that the song is a celebration of Akshaye’s character being crowned as the Sher-E-Baloch. Originally, Khanna was supposed to enter, walk through the dancers, and sit on the throne. Seeing the scene’s mood and the dancers’ performance, he said he would dance a bit when he walked in. None of them knew what he was going to do. Akshaye entered the scene, took it from that point, and spontaneously performed.

Rapid shoot and impressive clarity

Even with the tough shooting conditions, the team managed to wrap up the entire song in just two hours in Ladakh. Vijay credited this swift completion to Akshaye’s sharp professionalism and flawless execution. He further added, "It was the first shot we took that day, and it was perfect. Then we did a close-up, and we were done. Akshaye knows exactly what he has to do in a scene and plays with it."

The star-studded ensemble

‘Dhurandhar’ brings together a stellar ensemble cast featuring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the much-awaited film arrived in cinemas on December 5.

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