The infectious 'Dhurandhar' trend, inspired by Akshaye Khanna's powerful character in the blockbuster film, has found a new and unexpected participant. Anupam Mittal, the sharp-tongued entrepreneur and investor from the popular reality show 'Shark Tank India,' has thrown his hat into the ring with a hilarious and on-brand rendition.
Mittal's Investor-Themed Take on the Viral Craze
Seated confidently in a beige suit and sporting orange-tinted sunglasses, likely from the sets of 'Shark Tank India,' Mittal channeled the stern demeanor of a dealmaker. He delivered a chillingly perfect line adapted for the business world: "Joh offer kiya hai, usse thukrane ki gustakhi mat karna. Anupam Mittal ki di hui maut badi kassainuma hoti hai" (Do not dare refuse the offer that has been made. The death given by Anupam Mittal is very painful). The serious act broke as he burst into hysterical laughter and spun his chair, captioning the video, "Dhamaka shuru karu?"
This marks Mittal's second foray into trends surrounding the Aditya Dhar-directed film. Previously, he showcased his dance moves on the song 'Fa9LA,' imitating Akshaye Khanna's style. He cleverly linked that performance to his core business, expressing happiness about the arrival of the wedding season, a nod to his matchmaking platform, Shaadi.com.
Fellow Shark Aman Gupta Joins the Fray
Meanwhile, the trend-spotting wasn't limited to Mittal. His fellow shark on the panel, Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt, also jumped on a popular meme bandwagon. He shared his version of the 'Day 1 as a spy' trend. In the clip, Gupta is seen walking on set before being stopped by someone asking for his name.
Staying true to his roots, he played up the meme of being a proud Delhiite. He 'unmasked' his spy character, feigning offense at being touched, with the caption: "You can take a man out of Delhi but not Delhi out of A-Man."
The Blockbuster Behind the Trend
The source of this viral storm is the major cinematic release 'Dhurandhar.' The film boasts an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Danish Pandor, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Saumya Tandon, and R. Madhavan. The movie has been a colossal commercial success, with its current reported net collection standing at an impressive approximately Rs 555.5 crore. Khanna's powerful portrayal has particularly captivated audiences, spawning countless imitations and memes across social media platforms.
The participation of high-profile business figures like Mittal and Gupta highlights the trend's massive reach beyond typical entertainment circles. It shows how viral internet culture seamlessly blends with mainstream business and celebrity personas, creating relatable and shareable content that resonates with a wide Indian audience.
