'Dhurandhar' star says movie 'inspired,' not 'based,' on Major Sharma
What's the story
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has been one of the most hyped up releases this year. However, the film is once again in the news due to a controversy. Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi recently spoke about the movie and its possible inspiration. Speaking to ITV Blink, Bedi said, "I salute Mohit Sharma for what he did...but definitely... it maybe inspired from there, but it's not based on it." "There's a good saying that nothing is 'new under the sun.'"
Bedi's statement
'Every film has a mother film'
Bedi said, "Every film has a mother film. Sholay's mother film was Seven Samurai... or Five Man Army. A movie is always inspired by some place." He added, "Everything is inspired by someplace, that doesn't mean that the movie is about that." Bedi also spoke about his character in Dhurandhar, saying, "In fact, the character I play adjusts himself within Pakistan."
Character inspiration
'I've seen him in their Senate, their Parliament...'
He added, "I've seen him in their Senate, their Parliament when Nawaz Sharif or Bhutto is giving a speech, this man is sitting behind them." "I studied his mannerisms on YouTube quite minutely. Even my appearance resembles him a bit." "But that doesn't mean the character is based on him, it may simply be inspired by him."
Legal action
Major Sharma's family sought stay on 'Dhurandhar's release
The controversy over Dhurandhar's inspiration from Major Sharma's life took a legal turn when his family approached the Delhi High Court. They sought an immediate stay on the film's release, claiming it is based on Sharma's life and missions without taking their consent. However, the film's director later clarified that Dhurandhar is a work of fiction and not based on any real-life events or individuals. Meanwhile, the movie is in theaters now.