Akshaye Khanna dances to Dhurandhar’s Viral Track in S&N by Shantnu Nikhil
The song by Flipperachi may have gone viral, but it’s the bandhgala worn by Akshaye that’s stealing the attention.
Akshaye Khanna in S&N by Shantnu Nikhil in the blockbuster Dhurandhar
Akshaye Khanna’s sequence from the film Dhurandhar as the character Rehman Dakait has gone viral across social media, with audiences celebrating the actor’s commanding screen presence and the now trending song featured in the scene.
Akshaye Khanna in S&N by Shantnu Nikhil makes his signature dance moves
Amid the online buzz on the song FA9LA by Bahraini rap artist Flipperachi, comes a sartorial win. The actor is seen wearing a classic bandhgala from S&N by Shantnu Nikhil, marked by its minimal silhouette, structured tailoring, and refined detailing.
The bandhgala features sharp lines, a structured collar, signature metallic buttons, and subtle crest detailing at the pocket placket. The look aligns with the restrained authority of Khanna’s character in the film, and has been styled by Smriti Chauhan.
Akshaye Khanna in a S&N by Shantnu Nikhil bandhgala
Designed with precision and intent, the ensemble reflects S&N’s signature approach to modern Indian tailoring. Understated, sartorial, and quietly powerful.
“When we think about Akshaye in the bandhgala, what stays with us is the silhouette,” say Shantnu and Nikhil, “The way it sits. The way it holds him. That’s always been the heart of how we design at S&N. Sometimes command comes from restraint. The power is saying more in less. And that’s what Akshaye in Dhurandhar embodies.”
Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar has been widely appreciated, with the viral sequence further cementing his impact both cinematically and sartorially.
Actor Arjun Rampal in S&N by Shantnu Nikhil
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