Udaybir Sandhu on his 10 year grind before breakout role as Pinda in ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’: ‘Itne zyada auditions diye na’ | Hindi Movie News

Udaybir Sandhu, who plays Pinda in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, has become one of the most talked-about actors from the film despite having only a few scenes. In a candid chat, the actor opened up about his ten-year-long journey in Bollywood — starting out as a model in Delhi, moving to Mumbai, giving countless auditions and working in ad films before finally landing a role that has put him on the map. He also spoke honestly about how difficult it is for outsiders to break into the industry, saying that one simply has to wait for a small opening and make the most of it when it comes.

‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has been a gold mine for breakout performances. Among the several names being celebrated, the one that has resonated deeply with the audiences and critics alike has been that of Udaybir Sandhu. The character actor, who plays the pivotal character of Pinda in the Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller, has impressed with just a handful of scenes. In a recent conversation, Sandhu opened up about his decade-long grind along with the challenges of being an outsider in the film industry and also reflected on what it means to finally have his moment in the spotlight.

Udaybir Sandhu on his decade long journey in Bollywood

In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Udaybir Sandhu reflected on the highs and lows of his decade long journey in the industry. Sandhu reflected, “Mujhe around 10 saal ho gaye. Pehle I used to work as a model in Delhi, then I moved to Bombay dheere dheere auditions ke process… ad films kiye, thoda comfortable hue ki camera ki saamne kaise hota hain… itne auditions diye na itne zyada auditions diye na I can’t even tell. TV, movies, series ke bhi diye hain.“The actor also acknowledged the challenges that outsiders face in Bollywood, adding, “Wahi keh sakte hain ki it has been a while, because as an outsider thoda mushkil hota hain. Ek opening ki wait karte ho aap… Ki chota sa darwaza khule aur aap kisi tareeke se ghush paao. Bas usi pe time lag jata hain.”

Udaybir Sandhu’s role as Pinda in ‘Dhurandhar 2’

In ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ Udaybir Sandhu plays Pinda that is crucial in shaping up the emotional arc of Ranveer Singh‘s character of Hamza/Jaskirat. The sequence between the two characters that begins as a tense confrontation before spiralling into a brutal fight has been one of the most talked-about scenes. Jaskirat/Hamza’s desperate attempt to protect his identity while maintaining his cover as a covert Indian spy operating deep inside Pakistan has been the highlight.It is in this pressure-cooker moment that Pinda delivers the dialogue that has since taken social media by storm: “Ghar di yaad nahi aayi tujhe, Jassi?” This deceptively simple question loaded with drama has been widely shared across social media platforms and hailed as one of the standout moments from the film.

More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge‘

‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is the highly anticipated second part to the 2025 blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar,’ that went on to earn a staggering Rs. 1,300 crore worldwide. While the first film saw Hamza infiltrating a Baloch gang in Lyrari, Pakistan, to dismantle a terror outfit, the sequel goes deeper into the origin story of how Jaskirat Singh became Hamza.The ensemble cast features 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 in worldwide gross collections in its opening week alone.