It’s my loss: Anil Kapoor reveals why he turned down Dhurandhar 2 cameo
Anil Kapoor recently revealed that Aditya Dhar had approached him for a cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The actor shared his reasons behind rejecting the offer.
Actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed that director Aditya Dhar had approached him for a cameo Dhurandhar: Revenge. However, the actor said he had to decline the offer due to prior commitments, emphasizing that professionalism and respecting dates have been the keys to his long career.
Sharing more details about the same during the title session The Ageless Rebel: Rewriting the Rules of Stardom “Yes, Aditya came to me,” the actor said on the first day of India Today Conclave Delhi 2026. Dhurandhar 2. He wanted me to do a small cameo in the film. But whatever I am today is because of my professionalism and my commitment. This is very important – talent alone cannot make you who you are.”
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He said, “At that time, I had already promised those dates to another filmmaker. I told Aditya, ‘I would love to do this cameo, but I am already committed.’ He is releasing the film now and it is a great film. It’s my loss, but that’s okay.”
The actor was hopeful of working with Aditya sometime in the future. “At least I know it can happen with him too – there could be another filmmaker who has recently delivered a big blockbuster and offers me something, while I am already committed to Aditya. If I go and do that film and cancel his dates, it would be completely unprofessional. So yes, he offered me the role, and hopefully we will work together in the future,” he concluded.
Finally when he was asked whether he would do so Dhurandhar 3The actor said, “I think I will do something new.” I will do something new (I will do something new)
During the session, Anil Kapoor also reflected on his career graph, filmography and the factors that have kept him relevant.
Dhurandhar 2 Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun are in lead roles. It is going to be released on the big screen on March 19.
Meanwhile, Anil was last seen Subedar. The film is directed by Suresh Triveni and co-stars Radhika Madan and Khushboo Sundar. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video.