Costume designer Smriti Chauhan breaks down Akshaye Khanna’s viral moment and the challenges of working on Dhurandhar

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Costume designer Smriti Chauhan won Best Costume Design at Chetak Screen Awards 2026 for Dhurandhar. She discussed designing Akshaye Khanna's viral Sher-e-Baloch scene, using black clothing and sunglasses to make him stand out. Director Aditya Dhar briefed her to create a distinct visual world. Chauhan managed 10,000 costumes and 250+ character looks over 1.5 years, handling massive action scenes and crowd sequences while maintaining precise detailing.

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