‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ actor Udaybir Sandhu drops behind-the-scenes glimpses with Ranveer Singh: 'Between takes'

The buzz around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ refuses to slow down, with audiences continuing to celebrate not just the lead performances but also the film’s layered supporting characters. Among them, Udaybir Sandhu’s portrayal of Pinda has struck a chord, earning him widespread attention. Adding to the excitement, the actor recently treated fans to behind-the-scenes glimpses from the shoot, sharing candid moments with Ranveer Singh. He captioned one such post with his now-popular dialogue, “Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi Jassi,” (Didn’t you miss home, Jassi?) instantly reigniting fan love for the film.In ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, Udaybir essays Gurbaaz Singh, fondly known as Pinda, the childhood friend of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, played by Ranveer Singh. Set against a gritty backdrop, Pinda’s journey is anything but linear. While he begins as a trusted ally, his eventual shift places him at odds with Jassi, adding a compelling emotional conflict to the narrative. His striking dialogue, “Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tujhe Jassi?” (Didn’t you miss home, Jassi?) becomes a defining moment in the film, arriving at a critical turning point and altering the trajectory of the story. Stepping into a role that demanded portraying two distinct age phases, Udaybir underwent a rigorous physical transformation. The actor revealed that he gained and shed 15 kilos to convincingly play both a 20-year-old and a 40-year-old version of his character. Sharing his journey, he wrote, “Played a 20-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man in the same film... gained & lost 15 kgs to look the part. Pushed my limits I didn't know I had. A lot of discipline, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this. Hope you enjoy watching Pinda on the big screen.”Before featuring in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, Udaybir began his Bollywood journey with ‘Gold’ (2018), starring Akshay Kumar. Interestingly, being a national-level hockey player from Punjab, he also contributed behind the scenes by helping train actors for the sport.He further expanded his filmography with roles in ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, directed by Imtiaz Ali, where he shared screen space with Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Additionally, he appeared in ‘Ikk Kudi’ alongside Shehnaaz Gill, showcasing his range across different genres.Meanwhile, the success of the franchise continues to break records. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has reportedly amassed a staggering global collection of approximately Rs 1,757 crore, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide. It currently stands just behind ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’, which holds the top spot with around Rs 1,788 crore, keeping the race for the record intensely close.