Aditya Dhar: News
Aditya Dhar is a leading Indian film writer, director, and lyricist born on March 12, 1983, in New Delhi. He made his directorial debut with the 2019 hit action film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', which was inspired by the events of the 2016 Uri attack. In 2019, his debut directorial also helped him earn prestigious the Best Director Award at the 66th National Film Awards. For 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', he also bagged the Best Debut Director Award at the 65th Filmfare Awards and the Best Debut Director Award at the Jagran Film Festival in as well as the Zee Cine Award for Most Promising Director in 2020. Dhar has also worked on films such as 'Kabul Express', 'Haal-e-Dil', 'One Two Three', Aakrosh', and 'Tezz' in various capacities like a dialogue writer, lyricist, and screenplay writer. Dhar made headlines when he married popular Indian actress Yami Gautam on June 4, 2021.
'It's not just a film': Paresh Rawal lauds 'Dhurandhar 2'
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has expressed his admiration for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, calling it a "saga."
'Soul behind Dhurandhar': Aditya Dhar lauds cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has credited cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha as the "soul" of his latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar 2': Inside Udaybir Sandhu's intense transformation into Pinda
Udaybir Sandhu, who plays Pinda in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, recently spoke about his physical and mental transformation for the role.
'Dhurandhar 2' continues rampage, nears ₹1,000cr mark in India
Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office, entering its third week with a total India net collection of ₹985.02 crore, per Sacnilk.
'Art, politics shouldn't merge': Manav Gohil says 'Dhurandhar' isn't 'propaganda'
Manav Gohil, who stars in the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise, has defended the movie against "propaganda" allegations.
Unstoppable 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹950cr mark in India
The blockbuster Bollywood film, Dhurandhar 2, collected ₹21.55 crore on its 16th day (Friday) of release, reported Sacnilk.
What's next for Aditya Dhar: 'Ashwatthama' or historical epic?
After the historic box-office success of the Dhurandhar franchise, all eyes are on director Aditya Dhar's next project.
Aditya issues legal notice to filmmaker over 'Dhurandhar' plagiarism allegations?
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has reportedly issued a legal notice to fellow filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS after the latter alleged that Dhar's recent film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is plagiarized.
'Dhurandhar': Pak officer Chaudhry Aslam's wife gushes about Dutt's performance
Sanjay Dutt's portrayal of Pakistani cop Chaudhry Aslam in Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar has been widely appreciated.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' nears ₹950cr mark in India
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues to perform well at the box office even after two weeks of its release.
'Dhurandhar 2' slows down; still collects ₹20cr on Day 14
Dhurandhar: The Revenge slowed down on Day 14 (Wednesday), earning ₹20.1cr in India. However, this number is less only for a humongous hit like Dhurandhar 2, which has reportedly crossed ₹1,460 crore worldwide in its second week.
Will 'Dhurandhar' films get a 7.5-hour combined cut?
The record-breaking Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar, might make a grand return to theaters with a special combined cut.
'Dhurandhar 2' copied? Scriptwriter alleges plagiarism
Filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS has accused the makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge of plagiarizing his script. The allegations come as the film continues to perform well at the box office.
Historic! 'Dhurandhar 2' collects ₹900cr net in India
The Bollywood film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has reached the ₹900cr mark net at the Indian box office. This makes it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films ever.
'Dhurandhar 2' leaked online; YouTube links swiftly taken down
Ranveer Singh's film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, was recently leaked on YouTube and other piracy sites.
'Dhurandhar 2': Who is Ahida Sarmai, Arjun Rampal's on-screen daughter?
Ahida Sarmai, the young actor with Down Syndrome, who played Arjun Rampal's daughter in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has been winning hearts with her performance.
'Dhurandhar 2' makers finally correct mirror reflection mistake
The team behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge has addressed a minor error in the film.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now North America's highest-grossing Indian film
The spy-action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reportedly crossed ₹1,365cr (approximately $147.8 million) globally within just 11 days of its release. This feat surpasses the lifetime collections of the first part, which earned $141.5 million worldwide.
Vivek Agnihotri lauds 'Dhurandhar 2,' warns Dhar of 'vicious ecosystem'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has praised the technical brilliance of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2, while also offering some "unsolicited" advice.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' easily crosses ₹1,000cr in India
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reportedly crossed the ₹1,350cr mark worldwide in just 11 days. In India, it crossed the coveted ₹1,000cr mark.
Priyadarshan defends 'Dhurandhar 2' against 'propaganda' allegations
As Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its unprecedented box office run, the film has also been accused of being "propaganda."
'Gave multiple auditions, shaved head': How Bimal Oberoi bagged 'Dhurandhar'
Bimal Oberoi, who plays Shirani, leader of the Balochistan United Force, in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise, recently opened up about his journey to bagging the role.
'Still processing it': Manav Gohil on 'Dhurandhar's 'historic' success
Actor Manav Gohil, who plays Sushant Bansal in the spy thriller Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has called his experience "pristine."
Piyush Mishra defends 'Dhurandhar 2' against 'propaganda' allegations
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is not only ruling the box office but also dominating social media and industry conversations.
'The intent is pure': 'Dhurandhar 2' actor rejects 'propaganda' allegations
Aditya Uppal, who plays Omar Haider in the hit film Dhurandhar 2, has reacted to allegations that the movie is a "propaganda" project.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' sets TV premiere: When, where to watch
The Hindi film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, is set to make its television debut on May 30 at 7:00pm on Star Gold.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is unstoppable, nears ₹800cr
The spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has shown no signs of slowing down at the box office.
'Propaganda manipulates memory': Vetrimaaran takes indirect dig at 'Dhurandhar 2'
Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran recently took an indirect dig at the alleged "propaganda" in Dhurandhar 2.
'Three hours of...nonsense': Asaduddin Owaisi slams 'Dhurandhar' for 'promoting violence'
Lok Sabha MP and president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, has criticized Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise.
'Dhurandhar 2' continues rampage, crosses ₹700cr mark in India
Ranveer Singh's action-packed sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has crossed the ₹700 crore mark in India within just nine days of its release.
'Dhurandhar 2': Karan Johar calls Dhar 'outstanding,' hypes Ranveer's performance
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently took to Instagram to praise the blockbuster film Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
'Dhurandhar 2' beats 'Jawan,' 'Pathaan,' eyes 'Pushpa 2'
Aditya Dhar's latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar 2, has raked in a whopping ₹674.12 crore net at the Indian box office so far, as per Sacnilk.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' remains steady; nears ₹1,100cr worldwide
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reportedly crossed the ₹800cr mark (gross) in India by its second Thursday. The worldwide gross is now nearing ₹1,100cr.
'Dhurandhar 2' creates records by crossing ₹1,000cr by Day 7
The action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal among others, has crossed the ₹1,000cr mark at the global box office.
How a Ludhiana doctor got cameo role in 'Dhurandhar 2'
In an unexpected twist of fate, a government doctor from Punjab has found himself with a cameo role in the film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge.
Why did the casting of 'Dhurandhar' take 2 years?
The recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been a hot topic of discussion, especially for its meticulous casting.
'Dhurandhar 2' auto-driver can't afford to watch his own scene
Despite the box office success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, a viral video has surfaced featuring an auto-rickshaw driver who appears briefly in the film's final scene.
'Dhurandhar 2' remains strong; nears ₹1,000cr mark globally
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is on a record-breaking spree at the box office.
Ram Gopal Varma shelves 'Sarkar 4' because of 'Dhurandhar'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has decided to drop his much-anticipated project, Sarkar 4, and instead focus on a new venture titled Syndicate.
'Dhurandhar 2': Netizens react to Wikipedia describing movie as 'propaganda'
Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's latest film, Dhurandhar 2, is breaking records at the box office.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' missing grand song, reveals singer
The recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is reportedly missing a song that was shot on a grand scale.
'Dhurandhar 2' continues rampage; crosses ₹800 crore worldwide
The sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues to dominate the box office.
'Dhurandhar 2': Sikh leader files complaint over 'disrespectful' Gurbani scene
The Ranveer Singh-R Madhavan starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge has landed in legal trouble.
Rakesh Bedi requests fans not to share 'Dhurandhar 2' spoilers
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the scheming politician Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has requested fans not to spoil the film for others by sharing scenes on social media.
'Dhurandhar': Did you know this celebrity trainer played Hamza's aide?
Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge has taken the box office by storm.
'Still processing it': Arjun Rampal 'grateful' for 'Dhurandhar 2' success
Arjun Rampal, who plays Major Iqbal in the Dhurandhar franchise, has expressed his gratitude for the sequel's success.
Aditya Dhar explains how 'Dhurandhar' became 2-part saga, reveals budget
Acclaimed filmmaker Aditya Dhar recently revealed that his two-part action drama Dhurandhar was made on a budget of about ₹255 crore.
Arjun Rampal recalls 26/11 horrors, calls 'Dhurandhar' his 'revenge'
Actor Arjun Rampal recently revealed that his role in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar was a way for him to channel his anger from the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' collects ₹100cr daily over bumper weekend!
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has taken the box office by storm. The movie has reportedly earned a whopping ₹542cr gross domestically and an impressive ₹691cr gross worldwide.
Gaurav Gera recalls early struggles, shares 1998 letter to parents
Gaurav Gera, who plays Mohammad Aalam in the Dhurandhar franchise, has been receiving rave reviews for his performance.
Why Aditya Dhar wanted extreme violence in 'Dhurandhar 2'
The recent spy action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been praised for its high-octane action sequences.
Kajal Aggarwal lauds 'Dhurandhar 2,' gushes over 'legend' Ranveer
Kajal Aggarwal has joined the list of admirers of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead.
'Unmissable experience': Venkatesh heaps praise on 'Dhurandhar 2'
Telugu superstar Venkatesh Daggubati has joined the list of celebrities who have praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Amul celebrates 'Dhurandhar 2's blockbuster success with special doodle
Amul India has paid tribute to the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge with a special doodle.