Post by : Meena Ariff

Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and scheduled for December 5, 2025, has become the center of a legal dispute. The parents of the late Major Mohit Sharma, Ashoka Chakra (posthumous) and Sena Medal awardee, claim the film draws on their son’s life without permission.

The controversy escalated after the trailer was released, showing a protagonist engaged in covert military missions. Viewers noted similarities with Major Sharma, who served in the Indian Army’s 1 Para (Special Forces) and was killed in action in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 21, 2009. Known for his courage and sacrifice, Major Sharma’s story is deeply respected nationwide.

Despite the director’s statement that the film is “purely fictional,” Major Sharma’s parents filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, alleging misuse of their son’s life as a “commercial commodity.” The petition also raised concerns about privacy and national security, warning that depicting Special Forces operations could reveal sensitive information.

The legal notice includes the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), Jio Studios, producer Jyoti Deshpande, and director Aditya Dhar. The petition seeks a stay on the film’s release.

Representing the filmmakers, legal counsel denied any connection between the movie and Major Sharma’s life, emphasizing that it is a work of fiction. The CBFC confirmed that the film has been reviewed and treated as fictional content.

The Delhi High Court did not block the release but directed the CBFC to consider the family’s concerns carefully and, if needed, consult the Indian Army before issuing the final certification.

Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Sara Arjun. Fans and critics alike are now waiting to see whether the film will release as scheduled or face further delays.

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