Post by : Maya Rahman

Ranveer Singh's anticipated film Dhurandhar has successfully received approval from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and is set to hit theaters on December 5. This development follows a request from the family of the late Major Mohit Sharma-Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal for a legal block against the film, asserting it portrayed his life and military journey without consent.

The CBFC issued an 'A' rating for the film and affirmed that Dhurandhar is a work of fiction. They also unveiled the official synopsis and a four-minute post-credits scene that hints at a sequel. With a runtime of 214 minutes (3 hours and 34 minutes), the plot revolves around India’s Intelligence Bureau Chief, Ajay Sanyal, portrayed by R. Madhavan, who recruits a young man from Punjab for a covert operation aimed at dismantling a terrorist network in Pakistan during the backdrop of the 1999 IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.

Despite rumors suggesting that Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza, was inspired by Major Mohit Sharma, the CBFC clarified that Hamza is an original spy character created by the IB Chief, not an Indian Army officer. The film also includes characters inspired by real-life events, such as gang leader Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna) and top Pakistani cop SP Chaudhary Aslam, played by Sanjay Dutt. The narrative takes place in Pakistan's Lyari, known for its gang struggles in the early 2000s.

Major Sharma's family contended that the film drew parallels to his military career, including counter-terrorism efforts in Kashmir, without their authorization. They asserted, "a martyr should not be commercialized" and claimed the film infringed upon Major Sharma’s posthumous rights, along with the family's dignity and privacy. Their petition pointed out that the film significantly derived inspiration from Major Sharma's life and covert missions, yet lacked any dialogue with them or the Indian Army.

The CBFC noted that the filmmakers have made various adjustments to align with legal standards and certification prerequisites. Certain graphic opening scenes were cut, intense moments in the latter half were softened, a character's name was altered, a curse was muted, and anti-drug disclaimers were appended. These adjustments ensured that the film complies with regulatory demands while retaining its original length.

Director Aditya Dhar stated on social media that Dhurandhar is purely fictitious. He emphasized that permission would have been sought had the storyline been based on any real individual. The CBFC reaffirmed that the film does not resemble Major Sharma’s life in a direct or indirect manner and does not necessitate further scrutiny by the Army.

Featuring a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, Dhurandhar's post-credits scene teases more adventures to come. The film is now cleared for general release, concluding any legal and certification obstacles ahead of the December 5 premiere.

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