How Ranveer Singh's Biceps Get A Fitting Tribute In Dhurandhar 2 Pathani Kurtas

Each of Ranveer Singh's looks in Adiya Dhar's Dhurandhar films was crafted with precision, keeping his character arc firmly in mind. From training in India to navigating the harsh terrains of the Hindu Kush, to becoming an indispensable part of Rahman Dakait's gang, and finally emerging as the King of Lyari, every piece was meticulously put together by Smriti Chauhan, the costume designer for the movies.

She, along with her wardrobe supervisors, Alifiya Kurawar and Vidhi Gala, added intricate details to each outfit to enhance the larger-than-life personality of Hamza Ali Mazari (aka Jaskirat Singh Rangi).

One of the key aspects to notice is how Hamza's clothes evolved throughout the story, depicting his journey from a nobody in Lyari to sitting on its throne. When he blends into the gang of Rahman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna), his sleeves are rolled up, drawing attention to his biceps, which were a quiet display of his beast-like persona.

"It was his idea, 'I want to roll up the sleeves all the way to my upper biceps,'" Smriti shared with NDTV in an exclusive interview, recalling a conversation with Ranveer about a subtle evolution in his look.

When he blends into Rahman Dakait's gang, his sleeves are rolled up, drawing attention to his biceps, which were a quiet display of his beast-like persona. Photo: IMDb

Creating Rolled Up Sleeves Was No Easy Task

While the request made perfect sense, incorporating it was far from easy. Smriti shared that the Pathani suits featured in the films were made of non-stretch fabric, which created certain limitations. The fabric wouldn't roll up over the biceps easily, so the designer and her team worked extensively to introduce stretch material.

However, that wasn't the end of the problem.

"The way I work, I create colours in-house, so ultimately the spectrum is limited. And most of his (Ranveer Singh's) fabrics were dyed," she explained.

Elaborating on the limitations of stretch fabric, she said it's hard to find rich textures in such materials, as they tend to look flat because of elastane, which reflects too much light. "What appears black in natural light might look charcoal grey under film lighting or on screen. It reflects light, it's neon-like. The fabric almost looks illuminated," she noted.

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"To find the right material with the right texture, and to dye it in the same colour as the Pathani, was a tough ride," she said, adding that when they dyed the stretch material, the colour payoff would turn out entirely different. "So we would examine it under sunlight and continuously experiment with shades."

Despite the challenges, the team remained determined. Even shrinking fabric didn't stop them from creating multiple Pathani kurtas for Ranveer, complete with stretch sleeves that allowed him to roll them up. Appreciating the team effort, Smriti said, "My team, especially my wardrobe supervisors, is my backbone."

"To find the right material with the right texture, and to dye it in the same colour as the Pathani, was a tough ride," shared Smriti. Photo: IMDb

How Rolled Up Sleeves Were A Tribute To Ranveer Singh's Biceps

Once Hamza infiltrates Rahman's gang, subtle detailing begins to appear in his outfits. "Buttons on his pathani start appearing, his pathani collars have a little bit of leather patch detail, and his plackets have stitches. Double stitches came in around this time. Tiny details started appearing on his outfits," shared Smriti.

One of the most striking looks is a maroon Pathani that Hamza dons when he meets Yalina (Sara Arjun) for the first time. With a love interest in the story, Hamza's outfits become more vibrant and colourful.

"Any fabric that has some elasticity in it would end up giving us random colours. So many experiments were performed. Maroon Pathani is one with the maximum number of dye swatches. The bigger problem was the salwar," Smriti told NDTV. 

"The Balochi salwar that was made out of 12-15 metres of fabric, we tried making it with 7-8 different kinds of fabrics to ensure it is not too heavy for the actor," she added, elaborating on details.

During the election rally, where Rahman wins and addresses the people of Lyari, we see Hamza's imposing presence: his bulging biceps, sharp eyes observing everything around him, and black sunglasses coming together to amplify his rowdy persona.

The rolled-up sleeves were not just a quiet tribute to his biceps; they symbolised his untouchable, not-to-be-messed-with aura. With Rahman Dakait's trust secured, no one dared challenge him.

The rolled-up sleeves were not just a quiet tribute to his biceps; they symbolised his untouchable, not-to-be-messed-with aura. Photo: IMDb

The celebration of Ranveer Singh's biceps continues in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which released in theatres on March 19, 2026. From action sequences shot amidst the hyper-real chaos of Lyari's markets to the moment his plan to dethrone Uzair Baloch (Danish Pandor) succeeds and he claims the throne, the Pathani kurtas consistently reinforce his brute, commanding personality.

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