Actor Ashwin Dhar, who portrayed Arshad Pappu in the film Dhurandhar, has received considerable attention for his performance, especially due to comparisons with Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan. In an interview, Dhar expressed that being compared to Khan is an overwhelming experience, highlighting the latter's stature as not just an actor but a commendable human being. The film, which has been a box office sensation, grossed ₹1,134 crore (approximately $137 million USD) domestically, marking it as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever. Since its release, Dhurandhar 2 has set multiple records, including the biggest Hindi opening and the fastest to reach the ₹1,000 crore mark. The film features a prominent cast, including Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt, and has also performed exceptionally well overseas, earning ₹367 crore (approximately $44 million USD) in just two weeks, making it the highest-grossing Indian film in North America.