Who is Mashhoor Amrohi? The actor who became Nawab Shafiq in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ |
Mashhoor Amrohi recently grabbed headlines for his brief yet impactful appearance as Nawab Shafiq in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, popularly dubbed ‘Dhurandhar 2’. Despite featuring in just a couple of scenes, his uncanny resemblance to a character inspired by Nawaz Sharif sparked a wave of memes and online discussions, leaving audiences curious about the man behind the role.
Who is Mashhoor Amrohi?
Born into a legacy of cinema, Mashhoor Amrohi is the grandson of legendary filmmaker Kamal Amrohi. Despite his strong film lineage, he chose to build his career away from the spotlight, gradually working his way through the industry.
Apart from acting, Mashhoor has also explored filmmaking, working behind the camera as a director and writer. Over the years, he has appeared in projects like ‘War’, ‘Accused’, and ‘Freedom at Midnight’, taking on diverse roles and steadily honing his craft. While many of his performances went under the radar, they contributed to shaping his versatility as an actor. Known for his understated presence, Mashhoor has largely stayed away from mainstream attention—until his recent breakout moment.
More about his performance in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Amrohi’s recent performance, however, has placed him firmly in the spotlight. The response to his transformation has been overwhelming, even for the actor himself. Speaking about the attention to Mid-Day, Mashhoor shared, “For me, the biggest compliment is that nobody believes it is me. Some are saying that it’s AI. I had not anticipated this kind of adulation. There are memes and pictures all over the internet.” This disbelief among viewers highlights just how convincing his portrayal turned out to be.Interestingly, Mashhoor does not naturally resemble the political figure his character draws inspiration from. Director Aditya Dhar and casting director Mukesh Chhabra envisioned him in the role. Achieving that look required hours of effort and precision.Recalling the process, he said, “When we sat for the first make-up test, we didn’t quite achieve what the director wanted. We had to depict the [same] body weight, face, and ageing. Preetisheel went all out, I sat through more than eight hours of make-up daily for four days. For the weight, I had a bodysuit with a paunch.”
More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie has raked in over Rs 519 crore at the box office in five days of its release, including collections from the paid previews. The movie is expected to break records and set a new benchmark for Indian cinema. Starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, the movie was released in theaters on March 19, 2026.
