The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) anniversary gala on April 3, 2026, became the ultimate stage for the man of the moment, Ranveer Singh.
Celebrating the historic success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Singh proved why he is the industry’s most versatile performer by recreating the film’s most iconic moments live, sending social media into a tailspin.
The highlight of the evening occurred when Ranveer took the microphone to channel his co-star Akshaye Khanna. With striking intensity, he delivered the now-legendary line from the film’s political rally scene: “Assalamualaikum Lyari.” The audience erupted as Singh captured the exact gravitas Khanna brought to the role, bridging the gap between the screen and the stage. The actor didn’t stop there; he also leaned into the internet’s current favorite meme, mimicking Udaybir Sandhu’s viral dialogue from the sequel: “Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tujhe, Jassi?”
Visibly moved by the thunderous roar of the 60,000-strong energy in the room (and the millions watching online), a delighted Ranveer remarked, “Wow yaar, what an amazing moment and what an amazing atmosphere.” Fans have since flooded social media with praise, with one user noting, “Older generation: Kitne Aadmi the… New generation: Ghar ki yaad nhi aai tujhe jassi,” signaling the cult status the Aditya Dhar directorial has already achieved.
Dhurandhar 2, which features a stellar ensemble including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, continues its record-breaking run at the box office. However, it is Ranveer’s “pure heart and sheer madness”—as described in a recent appreciation note by co-star Shefali Shah—that remains the driving force behind the franchise’s global phenomenon.