Mrunal Thakur is garnering attention for her dedication to her role as Rabia in the upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2. The actress took it upon herself to learn how to play the dhol for the film, immersing herself in the vibrant beats and infectious energy of the Punjabi instrument.
In a recent social media post, Mrunal shared her experience of learning the dhol, describing it as "tiring, thrilling, and so, so special". She expressed gratitude for the opportunity and highlighted the joy she found in the process, stating that it keeps her grounded and motivated. Mrunal also hopes her efforts will bring a smile to everyone's faces and expressed her excitement for audiences to see more of Rabia and the "entire crazy family".
Mrunal dedicated nearly three months to learning the dhol, practicing after her shoots. She would juggle between shooting for an untitled film with director Ravi Udyawar and her dhol practice. At the trailer launch, Mrunal also admitted that the Punjabi accent was a bit tough, but everyone helped her through it. She even learned some French in Punjabi for the movie.
Known for her commitment to bringing authenticity to her characters, Mrunal's dedication to learning the dhol reflects her desire to fully embody the spirit of Rabia. Her efforts are expected to resonate with audiences when Son of Sardaar 2 hits the screens.
The trailer of Son of Sardaar 2 shows Mrunal embracing her character with colorful Punjabi dialogues and some foot-thumping bhangra. At the trailer launch, Mrunal showcased her dancing skills while grooving on dhol beats. She was also joined by Kubbra Sait, who also performed bhangra.
Son of Sardaar 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 action-comedy Son of Sardaar. The film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, N.R. Pachisia, and Pravin Talreja. Alongside Mrunal Thakur, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Ravi Kishan, and Sanjay Mishra. Son of Sardaar 2 is also the posthumous film of Mukul Dev. The film was initially slated to release on July 25, 2025, but it has been postponed to August 1, 2025.
The film's soundtrack features music composed by Jaani, Tanishk Bagchi, Harsh Upadhyay, Lijo George - DJ Chetas, Tejwant Kittu, Jay Mavani, and Sunny Vik, with the background score by Amar Mohile and Salil Amrute. Several songs have already been released, including "Son of Sardaar 2 (Title Track)", "Pehla Tu Duja Tu", and "Nachdi".
