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Can run Pakistan better than their politicians
'Can run Pakistan better than their politicians': Dhurandhar's Mustafa Ahmed wants Indian agents to run the show there
'Can run Pakistan better than their politicians': Dhurandhar's Mustafa Ahmed wants Indian agents to run the show there
Mustafa Ahmed, who played Rizwan in Dhurandhar, recently spoke about the film with fans in a Reddit AMA session.
Apr 24, 2026, 09:20:57 IST By Abhimanyu Mathur Share via Copy link Fitness trainer-turned-actor Mustafa Ahmed is earning praise for his portrayal of Rizwan, an Indian spy in Pakistan, in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films. In the films, Rizwan appears as an Indian agent in the Lyari gangs, who helps Ranveer Singh’s Hamza overthrow the Baloch gang and dismantle Pak’s terror network from within. The actor recently interacted with fans in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit, where he opened up about his career, Dhurandhar, and Rizwan. Mustafa Ahmed with Aditya Dhar on the sets of Dhurandhar.Mustafa Ahmed on Rizwan’s future after Dhurandhar
In Dhurandhar 2, Rizwan rose to become Hamza’s right-hand man after the latter became the ‘king of Lyari’. But Hamza returned to India after his cover was blown, leaving Rizwan alone. Many have speculated what the character would do with his brother-in-arms now away. In the AMA session, Mustafa speculated, “I would imagine that Rizwan would take over where Hamza left. No one knows of his identity and he already is placed himself in a very strong position to keep eliminating those who are left to be dealt with. He sure is capable to keep going.” Fan theories have put Rizwan working alongside Jameel Jamali (played by Rakesh Bedi), another Indian agent embedded in Pakistan’s politics, and Mustafa seemed to confirm that, with a cheeky jibe at Pakistani politics. When a fan asked him: “Are you the next King of Lyari now that Hamza is gone?” Mustafa replied, “Absolutely. Jameel Saab and me can take over Pakistan. And actually run it better than their politicians for their own good.”Mustafa Ahmed opens up on Ranveer Singh and acting
During the AMA, Mustafa was asked about his experience of working with Ranveer, and the actor responded, “It's not easy to work with him. He demands nothing but the best. Because he gives you nothing but his best. He really helped me a lot to create Rizwan and ensured I always felt like his equal. That, for me, is something I will remember forever.” Originally a fitness trainer to stars like Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan, and Vicky Kaushal, Mustafa turned actor with Dhurandhar. He said that if good roles come his way, he is open to doing more work in front of the screen. “I am open to good roles that showcase not just my physique but also emotions. But action, of course, is my first love. Comedy would be nice. Playing a West Delhi guy or jaat. will be super fun,” he added.About Dhurandhar films
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the two Dhurandhar films have been massive blockbusters, collecting over ₹3100 crore at the box office. Apart from Ranveer Singh, the films also star Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun in pivotal roles. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Abhimanyu Mathur Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More Aditya Dhar Ranveer Singh Pakistan Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. News/Entertainment/Bollywood/'Can Run Pakistan Better Than Their Politicians': Dhurandhar's Mustafa Ahmed Wants Indian Agents To Run The Show There See Less
Fitness trainer-turned-actor Mustafa Ahmed is earning praise for his portrayal of Rizwan, an Indian spy in Pakistan, in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films. In the films, Rizwan appears as an Indian agent in the Lyari gangs, who helps Ranveer Singh’s Hamza overthrow the Baloch gang and dismantle Pak’s terror network from within. The actor recently interacted with fans in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit, where he opened up about his career, Dhurandhar, and Rizwan.
Fan theories have put Rizwan working alongside Jameel Jamali (played by Rakesh Bedi), another Indian agent embedded in Pakistan’s politics, and Mustafa seemed to confirm that, with a cheeky jibe at Pakistani politics. When a fan asked him: “Are you the next King of Lyari now that Hamza is gone?” Mustafa replied, “Absolutely. Jameel Saab and me can take over Pakistan. And actually run it better than their politicians for their own good.”
Originally a fitness trainer to stars like Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan, and Vicky Kaushal, Mustafa turned actor with Dhurandhar. He said that if good roles come his way, he is open to doing more work in front of the screen. “I am open to good roles that showcase not just my physique but also emotions. But action, of course, is my first love. Comedy would be nice. Playing a West Delhi guy or jaat. will be super fun,” he added.
Source: HindustanTimes
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