'Paaji, aapa poori jaan laa ditti': Udaybir Sandhu thanks Mukesh Chhabra for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' role

'Paaji, aapa poori jaan laa ditti': Udaybir Sandhu thanks Mukesh Chhabra for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' role
Udaybir Sandhu is receiving widespread appreciation for his portrayal of Gurbaaz Singh, also known as Pinda, in Ranveer Singh starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has emerged as one of the most talked-about releases since hitting theatres on March 19, and audiences have particularly connected with the layered character of Pinda, who plays a crucial role in the story. His role is the childhood friend and brother-in-law of Ranveer Singh’s Jaskirat Singh Rangi.

A heartfelt note of gratitude

Udaybir took a moment to acknowledge the person he credits for this opportunity casting director Mukesh Chhabra. Sharing a picture with him, the actor penned an emotional note on his social media handle, “Some people don’t just find talent, they shape it and stand by it when it matters the most. Paaji, you’ve seen me at my lowest, believed in me when it wasn’t easy, and kept pushing me to become better with every single audition," he wrote.'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Review
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‘Jaan laa ditti’ for Pinda

Udaybir further expressed how deeply invested he was in bringing Pinda to life,“I truly respect the way you stand by your actors. Grateful to have your guidance, always. This one is as much yours as it is mine," he added. He continued, “Paaji, thank you for giving me PINDA. When I got the part, you told me ‘jaan lagani paddegi tujhe’…. paaji aapa poori jaan laa ditti," which translates to, “Brother, thank you for giving me Pinda.
When I got the part, you told me, ‘you’ll have to give it your all’… brother, I gave it everything I had.”

Mukesh Chhabra responds

The exchange did not go unnoticed, as Mukesh Chhabra responded to the post with equal affection. In the comments section, he wrote, “Pinda mujhe teri yaad aa rahi hai," along with heart emojis.

Box office success continues

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues to perform strongly at the box office. On March 23, the film collected Rs 65 crore net, taking its total domestic earnings to Rs 519.12 crore as reported by the Sacnilk website.
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