‘Dhurandhar’ actor Aditya Uppal confesses he grew up watching him on VCR: ‘Standing next to him felt like an achievement’ |

Aditya Uppal, who played Omar Hamid in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calls himself a lifelong Sanjay Dutt fan from VCR days. Intimidated yet charmed by Dutt’s support on set—from first Amritsar meet to improv freedom—he dreams of his next co-star.

Aditya Uppal, who recently shared the screen space with Sanjay Dutt in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, has named the one actor he’d love to team up with next. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about his time working alongside Dutt.

Aditya Uppal on working with Sanjay Dutt

Speaking to India Today, Uppal reflected on working with Sanjay, noting the natural pressure of sharing the screen with such a legendary figure. “You do feel intimidated, obviously. He is a senior actor, a name we’ve all grown up watching. But the beauty of Sanjay sir is that he makes everything very comfortable. He brings a certain charm with him that instantly lightens the atmosphere on set,” he said. According to Uppal, Dutt’s vibe enhanced his performance. “He creates a space where you can stay in character, play around, and even improvise. He really lets you be,” he said.

Aditya Uppal as Sanjay Dutt fan

Uppal described the collaboration as a profoundly personal milestone. “I’ve been his fan since childhood, so just standing next to him felt like an achievement in itself. Sharing screen space and dialogues with him was truly special.” The actor playing Omar Hamid in Aditya Dhar‘s film echoed this sentiment. “I’ve been his fan since childhood, so just standing next to him felt like an achievement in itself. Sharing screen space and dialogues with him was truly special,” he shared. Pointing to a memorable highlight, Uppal recalled, “Even during my close-up shots, he chose to stay back and perform the scene with me instead of stepping away and using a double. That kind of support means a lot, especially for someone like me.”

Aditya Uppal first meet with Sanjay Dutt

Describing their first meeting, Uppal said it happened right on set due to a lack of time. He said, “I was cast at the last minute, and my first meeting with him was directly on set in Amritsar during the Hamza party scene. I remember touching his feet and telling him honestly that I’m one of his biggest fans, someone who grew up watching his films on VCRs. I told him how much I admire his work, especially Sadak and Saajan. That’s how the conversation started, and from there, everything became very easy”.