Mumbai, Dec 15 (NationPress) Actress and politician Smriti Irani has expressed her admiration for Akshaye Khanna's exceptional performance in Dhurandhar through her social media channels.

She shared a humorous clip featuring Akshaye Khanna alongside Akshay Kumar from the movie Tees Maar Khan, captioning it, “When Akshaye Khanna exceeds all expectations & you feel compelled to shout… de do Oscar #dhurandhar.”

The hilarious scene depicts Akshay Kumar’s character exuberantly advocating for an Oscar for Atish Kapoor, a role played by Akshaye Khanna. Smriti has shown her admiration for Dhurandhar, previously posting about the film and praising its cast and crew. In a heartfelt message, she shared a collage featuring stars like Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, director Aditya Dhar, and Arjun Rampal, emphasizing the movie's profound impact.

She stated, “If you have gazed into the eyes of a soldier's grieving widow and walked her to the cremation site, visited the Jagti camp in Jammu, witnessed the abandoned temple grounds of Sharika Devi in Srinagar, or met those who were on guard during the Parliament attack or have families that endured the 26/11 Mumbai attack, then nothing in Dhurandhar should stir outrage; after all, it’s merely a film.”

Smriti also praised Aditya Dhar for his directorial finesse, exclaiming, “As a storyteller, @adityadharfilms is a master craftsman; as a researcher, he is even more impressive. The quiver on his face as he reveals a deceased son illustrates that Akshaye Khanna’s performance is a lesson in artistry, and @ranveersingh’s expressive eyes that convey unspoken words are essential viewing for those aspiring to leave a legacy, with @rampal72 showcasing a menacing side that is a revelation.”

She further lauded the film's music, stating, “And the music, OMG. When a director’s zeal merges with the expert eye of a casting director like Mukesh @castingchhabra, you can expect the screen to come alive.” Smriti added, “Dhurandhar is more than just a film—it echoes the lives lived and lost; and if cinema can evoke that weight, perhaps it deserves more than just outrage. Those of us privileged to be near a legend like Ajit Doval might find it slightly odd to watch @actormaddy portray a cinematic version of him, but no actor could portray that internal storm better.”

The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actress concluded, “To the known and unknown heroes who have sacrificed their lives for our safety and continue to strive for justice for the common Indian—thank you; our nation holds you in profound respect and is eternally grateful #dhurandhar.”

Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna has captured the internet's attention with his viral scene from the film, with audiences praising his performance and agreeing that he has long deserved this level of fame and recognition.

Dhurandhar, released on December 5, has been receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from both viewers and critics.