‘Dhurandhar’ actor Danish Pandor slams the Middle East Ban, calls it subjective

Danish Pandor is thrilled with Dhurandhar's success yet stays humble, stressing that stardom requires responsibility and steady effort. The actor, known for his role as Uzair Baloch, discussed managing the film industry's twists, dealing with fame, and his views on the movie's Middle East ban.Speaking to Hindustan Times, Danish talked about his journey, “There were phases when I didn't have work for two-and-a-half or three years. You keep auditioning, keep hearing no, and at some point, you start questioning yourself. A hit film does not guarantee you better work. It gives you visibility, yes, but you still have to go out there and prove yourself again.” He called the Middle East ban on ‘Dhurandhar’ unnecessary and said, “Cinema is subjective. Dhurandhar is about storytelling and not about forcefully pushing a message on anyone. Viewers are intelligent enough to decide what they want to take from it. If you keep focusing on the negative aspects, you won't be able to move forward. You take what is good and move ahead with a pinch of salt”.While acknowledging the overwhelming response to his performance, Danish stressed the need to remain humble and focused. He said, “When people love your performance, it feels very overwhelming. You feel grateful, but at the same time, it becomes a responsibility when you choose your next project. You have to live up to that love. I still message people. That's part of the job. You cannot sit back and assume things will come to you. You can only control your effort; you can give one hundred per cent. The rest is not in your hands.”Danish expressed his high regard for his co-stars. Speaking about Ranveer Singh, he said, Ranveer's a rare actor who allows others to shine. He's one of the most secure and selfless actors I've ever seen. His only focus is on how to lift the scene and make it better. He comes to set completely prepared, completely in character. You get inspired just watching him work.He praised Akshaye Khanna's unique approach and said he is a man of very few words. He sits quietly, observes everything, and when the camera rolls, he transforms. That kind of silent preparation is very powerful. Watching Khanna taught him how much acting is about listening and absorbing – an experience no acting school can give.‘Dhurandhar’, released on December 5, 2025, has raked in Rs 860.10 crore at the Indian box office.