Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is preparing for his highly anticipated return to cinema with the upcoming action film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar of Uri: The Surgical Strike fame. However, the project has found itself at the center of speculation regarding its inspiration, prompting an official clarification from the director.
Official Clarification on Film's Inspiration
Amid growing rumors that Dhurandhar might be based on the life of Indian Army officer Major Mohit Sharma, director Aditya Dhar took to social media platform X to set the record straight. The speculation began when Madhur Sharma, brother of the late Major, reacted to a viral post suggesting the film's connection to his brother's heroic life.
In his definitive statement, Dhar wrote: "Our film Dhurandhar is not based on the life of braveheart Major Mohit Sharma AC(P) SM. This is an official clarification." The director went further to assure that any future biopic on the war hero would be made with proper consent and consultation with the family.
Honoring a True Hero's Legacy
Dhar expressed his respect for the fallen soldier and his family, adding: "I assure you, if we do make a biopic on Mohit sir in the future, we will do it with full consent and in complete consultation with the family, and in a way that truly honors his sacrifice for the nation and the legacy it has left for all of us. Jai Hind."
Major Mohit Sharma was an officer of the Indian Army's elite 1st Para (Special Forces) unit who was posthumously honored with the Ashoka Chakra, the nation's highest peacetime gallantry award. His most notable act of bravery occurred on March 21, 2009, when he led a daring operation against heavily armed terrorists in the Hafruda forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara sector.
During the intense gun battle, Major Sharma displayed extraordinary courage by eliminating four terrorists and saving two fellow soldiers despite suffering multiple gunshot injuries himself.
Dhurandhar: Star-Studded Cast and Release Details
While the details of Ranveer Singh's lead character remain tightly guarded, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes:
- Sanjay Dutt
- Akshaye Khanna
- R. Madhavan
- Arjun Rampal
- Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in supporting roles
Dhurandhar is scheduled to hit theaters on December 5, with the trailer having been unveiled just last week. The film is written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar alongside producer Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
Although the director has confirmed the film isn't based on Major Mohit Sharma's specific story, he has indicated that Dhurandhar is inspired by real-life incidents, promising audiences another gripping tale of courage and patriotism following the massive success of Uri: The Surgical Strike.
