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Dhurandhar 2: Aamir Khan was never considered for Ajit Doval role
Updated On: 28 March, 2026 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Amid rumours, Aamir Khan’s team has denied he was approached for Dhurandhar 2, calling reports baseless. The role was played by R Madhavan. Aamir also praised the Ranveer Singh-starrer’s success at the box office

Aamir Khan on Ajit Doval
Dhurandhar 2 is currently on a box office rampage. After rewriting records with its massive opening weekend, the film has continued its strong momentum in its second week as well. While the casting of the film is being called the real hero, rumours were rife that Aamir Khan was approached for Ajit Doval’s role in the film. The role of the intelligence officer is played by R Madhavan. His team has now dismissed the claims.
Aamir Khan was not approached for Dhurandhar 2
Amid various casting rumours, one claim suggested that Aamir Khan was offered the role of Ajay Sanyal in the film. However, reports that casting director Mukesh Chhabra approached him have been dismissed. A source close to the actor told Instant Bollywood, "The news of Aamir Khan being approached for Ajit Doval’s character in Dhurandhar or Aamir reaching out to casting director Mukesh Chhabra is absolutely untrue and baseless."

