Mustafa Ahmed, who recently grabbed attention for playing Rizwan in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, shared a message of gratitude to the actor. Yami Gautam on social media, recalling her dedication to fitness while preparing for Article 370 and even after her pregnancy.Mustafa, who portrayed a RAW agent based in Pakistan and the loyal right-hand man of Ranveer Singh played Hamza Ali Mazari in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, recently took to Instagram to share a screenshot of one of his video call practice sessions with Yami.
Mustafa Ahmed praises Yami Gautam’s discipline
In his lengthy statement, Mustafa revealed that he trained Yami for over four months while preparing for his role in Article 370. However, what many people didn’t know was that the actress continued to train with him even after her pregnancy whenever she was out of Mumbai.Sharing details about the viral picture, Mustafa wrote, “This picture is a testament to discipline, dedication and showing up no matter what.”She also said that during the online session, Yami’s child Vedavid was by her side, making the moment even more memorable.“What you can’t see in this blurry photo is her little Toofani at her feet, clinging to her. That’s why we’re both smiling. And honestly, that’s what makes this photo so special to me, and I hope Yami does too,” she wrote.
Trainer remembers the session he conducted while waiting for Coldplay’s concert
Adding an interesting story to the post, Mustafa revealed that he was in a queue outside a Coldplay concert in Abu Dhabi, doing an online training session.“Usually we train early in the morning around 6:30, but because of the time difference and me traveling, we planned this session later. And despite everything, he still showed up. No excuses. No shortcuts. Just commitment,” he shared.Mustafa also praised Yami’s consistency and work ethic, saying his success and respect were a result of the discipline he brought to everything he did. He concluded his statement with the message, “Where there’s a will, there’s always a way.”
Yami Gautam reacts to Mustafa’s post
Responding to the emotional post, Yami Gautam thanked Mustafa and called the photo special.“How sweet, Mustafa!!! Yes, this pic is special! Love it when my little Vedavid reflects on his training 🥹 And thank you for being the most amazing trainer. You are the best 🙏🏻❤️”, commented the actress.
Mustafa Ahmed’s progress with Dhurandhar: The Revenge
For the uninitiated, Mustafa Ahmed’s role as Rizwan in Dhurandhar: The Revenge marked a breakthrough moment in his acting career. In the film, Rizwan becomes a trusted ally of Hamza Ali Mazari after Hamza gains the title “King of Lyari”. However, Rizwan is left behind when Hamza reveals his cover after he returns to India.Apart from acting, Mustafa Ahmed has trained several Bollywood stars over the years, including Hrithik Roshan, Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam.
