Actress Mrunal Thakur said she first approached director Aditya Dhar over ten years ago, leading to her role in *Dhurandhar*.

Actress Mrunal Thakur revealed she was the first filmmaker she approached for work over a decade ago was director Aditya Dhar, whose film *Dhurandhar* eventually cast her. She shared her early struggles in the industry, emphasizing her proactive efforts to secure roles by directly reaching out to directors with a simple plea: “Sir, main hoon! Kisi na kisi din cast kar lena please.” Thakur highlighted the importance of self-advocacy, authentic admiration for fellow artists, and the need for bold storytelling in Bollywood to stay relevant.