Amna Farooq/New Delhi

Behind the glitter of the film world, there are often years of hard work and countless sacrifices. And when someone steps into this world without any significant background and makes a mark, their story becomes even more special.

Director Aditya Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is achieving great success at the box office. Ranveer Singh has played the lead role in the film, but this time, not only the hero, but also the supporting characters are getting equal attention. One of them is Mustafa Ahmed. He has taken an amazing journey from a fitness coach to becoming an actor, and now he is impressing everyone with his acting in the film 'Dhurandhar :The Revenge'.

In the film, Mustafa Ahmed plays the role of secret agent "Rizwan", who is part of Hamza Mazari's mission in Pakistan.

His performance has won the hearts of the audience, but his real story is much more impressive than that. Mustafa's entry into the film world is accidental. He was a coach, who trained big stars like Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam.

Mustafa Ahmed, of Afghan origin, did not have an easy childhood. He suffered from dyslexia, which made it difficult for him to read and write. He dropped out of school due to his poor grades. But his physical abilities were extraordinary. He always excelled in sports and dance.

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At the age of 21, he started working in a call center and soon became the youngest team leader. Despite earning a good income, the real turning point in his life came when he helped a woman at the gym. The woman wrote a message saying that because of the gym, happiness had returned to her life. This moment proved to be an eye-opener for Mustafa. He decided that fitness was his real goal.

Mustafa quit his job, but his family strongly opposed the decision. Even his mother stopped talking to him. But he did not give up. He started working at a gym in Janakpuri, Delhi, for just Rs 10,000 a month. He would wake up at 4 am, open the gym, and work hard all day. At times, he would work 400 hours a month and give 14 sessions a day.

With his dedication and hard work, Mustafa soon became Asia's No. 1 trainer. His first celebrity client was Hrithik Roshan, after which he never looked back. He trained Ranveer Singh for the film 'Padmaavat', Vicky Kaushal for 'Sardar Udham', and also worked with Yami Gautam during 'Article 370'. He was also Hrithik Roshan's physiotherapist.

Mustafa got a chance in films due to his close relationship with Aditya Dhar. He started his acting career in 2025 with the film 'Dhoom Dham', which also featured Yami Gautam. After that, he appeared in 'Dhurandhar', and is now back with a big and impactful role in 'Dhurandhar 2'.