Updated On: 20 February, 2026 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
In an exclusive chat with Midday, Akshay Dogra described playing the antagonist in Vadh 2 as a creatively demanding yet rewarding experience. He revealed he was in a “Zen mode” when the film came his way, making the dark role feel like a sharp contrast

Akshay Dogra
In an exclusive conversation with Midday, Akshay Dogra opened up about stepping into the shoes of an antagonist in Vadh 2, calling it a massive opportunity and a creatively challenging experience.
Sharing how the role came to him at an unexpected time, Akshay revealed, “So you know, funny story at the time when I got the film, I was in complete Zen mode, right? I was sort of working on myself, following Buddhist practices and compassion and being kind and all of those things.” He admitted that reading the script felt like a sharp contrast to his mindset then. “I’m reading the scenes and I’m thinking in my head, okay, this is really far from my headspace right now.”