Saumya Tandon, who delivered a poignant performance as Ulfat — the devoted wife of Akshaye Khanna’s intense character Rahman Dakait — in Aditya Dhar’s gripping spy thriller Dhurandhar, has taken to social media with an emotional outpouring, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs and detailed tributes to her co-stars and the visionary director who brought the project to life.

Overwhelmed by the torrent of appreciation for her relatively brief yet profoundly impactful role, Tandon expressed genuine surprise at the depth of audience connection. She attributed the character’s resonance entirely to director Aditya Dhar’s masterful scripting and direction, noting how he had confidently assured her during casting that Ulfat would leave an indelible mark through carefully crafted scenes that allowed every performer, regardless of screen time, to shine with authenticity and emotional depth.

The actress singled out her experience opposite Akshaye Khanna as nothing short of transformative, describing it as an “absolute treat” that enriched her craft immensely. A longtime admirer of Khanna’s subtle yet powerful acting style, Tandon revealed she absorbed invaluable lessons on set and firmly believes their onscreen pairing created genuine magic, eagerly hoping for opportunities to reunite and recreate that compelling chemistry in future projects.

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Tandon also showered praise on lead actor Ranveer Singh, hailing him as “pure gold” for delivering one of his career-best performances in the film. Extending warm wishes for continued success, she celebrated Dhurandhar — which hit theatres on December 5 — as a potential turning point, while addressing emerging online debates by firmly defending the film’s dignified portrayal of female characters within its raw, male-dominated narrative universe.

Amid discussions sparked by criticism of perceived misogyny or lack of glamour, Tandon clarified that the story’s authentic grain deliberately avoided conventional tropes, emphasising respect and agency for women even in a historically harsh setting. She later reiterated her love for all genres of cinema, insisting her comments were purely contextual and not directed at any other productions, as the actress continues to bask in the acclaim for her contribution to what many are already calling a modern cult classic.

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