The film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has created history at the box office by earning over ₹1,600 crore. Meanwhile, actor Vivek Sinha, who portrayed the villain ‘Zahoor Mistry’ in the film, is currently grabbing massive attention. The trailer itself opened with one of Vivek’s dialogues, which quickly went viral. However, his controversial line in the film, “Hindus are a very cowardly society,” led to heavy trolling on social media. The backlash escalated to such an extent that Vivek had to publicly clarify through a post, saying, “I am not Pakistani, but an Indian actor.”
There have also been several rumours circulating on social media regarding Vivek Sinha’s remuneration for the film. Some reports claimed he was paid ₹60 lakh, while others suggested he received as much as ₹1 crore for the role. Addressing these speculations, Vivek finally broke his silence and gave a candid yet humorous response. He said, “Brother, I honestly did not get that much money! Please don’t spread such posts. I was paid well for ‘Dhurandhar,’ and I received what I expected, but it certainly wasn’t ₹1 crore.”
Speaking further about his earnings, Vivek also made a witty remark about the high cost of living in Mumbai. He said, “Whatever money I earned from the film is already spent. I live in Mumbai, and the cost of living here is very high, so all my earnings from ‘Dhurandhar’ are now gone.” He clarified that, contrary to public claims, he does not have crores of rupees left, effectively shutting down the rumours in his own style.
In the first part of Dhurandhar, Vivek had a minor role, but his character was significantly expanded in the sequel. The true terror of his character is revealed when Jaskeerat Singh Rangi’s friend reaches Lyari. Towards the climax, Hamza, played by Ranveer Singh, storms into his house and kills him. The scene received loud cheers and applause from audiences, and despite playing a negative role, Vivek Sinha’s performance has been widely appreciated.