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Aditya Uppal was the last one to get cast in Dhurandhar 2 as Omar Haider
Updated On: 25 March, 2026 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
Aditya Uppal discusses his role as Omar Haider in Dhurandhar 2, revealing late casting, shooting part two first, detailed research, and working with Sanjay Dutt, while highlighting the character’s transformation and loyalty

Aditya Uppal and Sanjay Dutt
Dhurandhar 2 has been making waves at the box office, with its characters leaving a lasting impression on audiences. Among them is Aditya Uppal, who plays Omar Haider a layered role that evolves significantly through the narrative. In an exclusive chat, the actor opened up about his journey, audition process, and working alongside Sanjay Dutt.
Recalling how he came on board, Aditya revealed he was among the last to be cast. “When my casting happened, I was given a script and told about the character. I was probably the last person to be cast,” he said. Interestingly, he also shared that he shot for the sequel before the first installment. “We never knew the film would be made in parts. I started shooting, and it was part two that I did first,” he added.

