Dhurandhar is getting great response from audience are currently taking the box office by storm. Actress Sara Arjun, who plays the pivotal role of 'Yelina Jamali' in these films, is garnering widespread praise for her acting prowess and her chemistry with Ranveer. However, what was Aditya Dhar's initial reaction upon seeing Sara Arjun for the very first time?
Mukesh Chhabra revealed that for the character of Yelina, they were looking for a face that would be completely new—a "fresh face"—to the audience. Auditions were held for over 1,000 girls for this specific role. While several popular actresses from the film industry expressed interest in the part, Director Aditya Dhar envisioned the character as being grounded in realism.
Mukesh Chhabra immediately forwarded Sara's audition video to Aditya Dhar via WhatsApp. Upon watching the video, Aditya Dhar was left spellbound, and his very first question was, "Who is she?" Sara's performance was so natural and authentic that Aditya Dhar instantly felt she was the perfect fit for the role. Mukesh informed him that while she had worked in a few commercials and films during her childhood, she was indeed a "fresh face" as a lead actress. In an interview, Mukesh Chhabra admitted that he initially wondered if Sara would appear too young in comparison to Ranveer Singh a factor that often holds significance in the casting process. However, given the film's narrative in which the protagonist travels to a foreign land to woo a local girl Sara's innocent demeanor and distinct personality proved to be an absolutely perfect match for the role.
Sara delivered such a stellar audition that Mukesh Chhabra intends to share the video on social media very soon. This will allow the audience to understand exactly why she, out of thousands of hopefuls, was the one ultimately chosen for the part. The specific dialogue given to Sara for her audition—"Are you a Hindustani agent?" was, in fact, a direct excerpt from the film's actual script.