Udaybir Sandhu, who plays Pinda in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has become one of the most talked about actors despite his few scenes. In a candid talk, the actor opened up about his ten-year career in Bollywood: starting as a model in Delhi, moving to Mumbai, auditioning and working in ad films, before finally landing the role that put him on the map. He also spoke candidly about how difficult it is for outsiders to break into the industry, saying that one simply has to wait for a small opening and take advantage of it when it comes.‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has been a gold mine for great performances. Among the many names being celebrated, it has been the one that has resonated with audiences and critics alike. Udaybir Sandhu. The character actor who plays the pivotal character of Pinda in the spy thriller directed by Ranveer Singh has impressed with a few scenes. In a recent interview, Sandhu spoke about his decade-long career, the challenges of being an outsider in the film industry and also reflected on what it’s like to finally have his moment in the spotlight.
Udaybir Sandhu on his decade long Bollywood journey
In a chat with Pinkvilla, Udaybir Sandhu reflected on the highs and lows of his decade-long journey in the industry. Sandhu reflected, “It’s about ten years old. I used to work as a model in Pehle Delhi, and then I went to Bombay, but in the process of auditioning… it’s ad films, and the camera is comfortable with your camera… I’ve done a few auditions, I can’t even tell. TV, movies, serials ke bhi diye hain.“The actor also acknowledged the challenges faced by outsiders in Bollywood, adding, “Wahi keh sakte hain ki it has been a time, outsider thoda mushkil hota hain. Ek opening ki wait karte ho aap… Ki chota sa darwaza khule aur aap kisi tareeke se ghush hain paao.”
Udaybir Sandhu’s role as Pinda in “Dhurandhar 2”.
In ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, Udaybir Sandhu plays Pinda who is crucial in shaping Pinda’s emotional arc. Ranveer SinghHamza/Jaskirat’s character. One of the most talked about scenes is the sequence between the two characters, which begins in a tense tension before they engage in a brutal fight. It has been Jaskirat/Hamza’s desperate attempt to protect his identity by maintaining cover as an undercover Indian spy operating inside Pakistan.It is at this point in the pressure cooker that Pinda gives the interview that has since taken over social media: “Ghar di yaad nahi aayi tujhe, Jassi?” This deceptively simple drama-filled question has been widely circulated on social media platforms and has been hailed as one of the film’s standout moments.
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“Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge” is the second installment of 2025 blockbuster “Dhurandhar” which earned a whopping Rs. 1.3 billion worldwide. While the first film saw Hamza infiltrate a Baloch group in Lyrari, Pakistan, to dismantle a terror outfit, the sequel delves into the origin story of who Jaskirat Singh became Hamza.The cast includes Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Danish Pandor. According to Sacnilk, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has already crossed Rs. 1.067 crore worldwide gross collection in its opening week alone.
