Akshaye Khanna’s turn as Pakistani gangster-turned-politician Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the film’s most talked-about elements. Viewers and celebrities alike have been praising his controlled intensity, layered performance and commanding screen presence, with many calling it one of his finest roles in recent years.

As admiration poured in, the internet found an unexpected way to celebrate Akshaye’s performance — by reviving a decade-old meme.

Tees Maar Khan Scene Resurfaces, Fans Credit Akshay Kumar

Soon after Dhurandhar’s success, a scene from Akshay Kumar and Akshaye Khanna’s 2010 film Tees Maar Khan began circulating widely on social media. In the clip, Akshay’s conman-turned-fake-director character convinces Akshaye’s superstar persona to work with him.

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