Arjun Rampal's Brutal ISI Major Role Left Him 'Horribly Unsettled': Exclusive Insight

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Arjun Rampal's portrayal of Major Iqbal in Dhurandhar has earned him praise alongside Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. The actor shed his glam look to play a ruthless ISI officer orchestrating terror operations from Pakistan. In a recent interview, Arjun discussed the challenges of playing a complex antagonist, revealing his personal struggles with the role. Arjun Rampal shared that he couldn't wait to leave his character behind, citing the film's importance as a reason for taking on the role. He felt 'horribly unsettled' playing the part, but viewed it as just another job as an actor. As a proud patriot, Arjun found it difficult to reconcile his love for his country with the brutal actions of his character. Major Iqbal's role in Dhurandhar is that of an ISI handler for the 26/11 attackers, a storyline that has generated significant buzz for the film. The movie, directed by Aditya Dhar, also stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan. Arjun will reprise his role in Dhurandhar 2, which concludes the story of Ranveer's character, scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.