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Aditya Dhar lauds Shashwat Sachdev for creating ’14 songs in 11 days’ for Dhurandhar 2, working in ’21–22-hour stretches’ | Bollywood News

Aditya Dhar lauds Shashwat Sachdev for creating ’14 songs in 11 days’ for Dhurandhar 2, working in ’21–22-hour stretches’ | Bollywood News

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has been making headlines for its marvelous storytelling and performances of the star cast. The action thriller’s music has also won millions of hearts, going viral on social media. Now, the film’s director Aditya Dhar has given a special shoutout to music composer Shashwat Sachdev on social media, for working relentlessly on Dhurandhar’s songs. Taking to his Instagram handle, Dhar wrote a heartwarming message for Sachdev, applauding his skills and their personal connection. The filmmaker revealed that the young music director composed nine songs in nine days for Dhurandhar Part 1, along with the background music in six days. For Dhurandhar 2, he made 14 songs in 11 days and did the BG score in three days. “Here’s to Shashwat Sachdev. Some collaborations go beyond work, they become deeply personal.
Sha has been that for me. Not just the music composer of Dhurandhar but someone I see as a younger brother, someone I’ve shared chaos, silence, ideas and some of the most intense creative days with. What he’s done on this film still …

Police called to Noida mall as mid-movie “glitch” leaves fans fuming

Police called to Noida mall as mid-movie “glitch” leaves fans fuming

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The highly anticipated Dhurandhar 2 finally arrived, but not without hiccups. The makers had planned paid previews across India starting Wednesday evening, giving fans an early look before the film’s official worldwide release. However, technical glitches and last-minute cancellations caused widespread confusion and negative publicity. So significant was the issue that late Wednesday night, director Aditya Dhar himself took to Twitter to apologise for the inconvenience caused. While fans were struggling with the disruptions, Dhar was equally busy. According to the film’s casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, Dhar was still in the studio putting the finishing touches on the film, ensuring that no issues would affect the main release day. Mukesh shared a photo of Dhar on his X account, writing: “This morning at 2:30 am., he was still working, giving everything to the film till the very last moment. That kind of dedication is rare, and honestly, it’s inspiring.” He further added: “I won’t say much because I’ve already seen the film twice… but trust me, this is going to shake everything, every record, every …

‘They hate Aditya Dhar’: Ram Gopal Varma claims Dhurandhar director has changed film industry; suggests caution to him, wife Yami Gautam | Bollywood News

‘They hate Aditya Dhar’: Ram Gopal Varma claims Dhurandhar director has changed film industry; suggests caution to him, wife Yami Gautam | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 13, 2026 08:31 PM IST Nobody has championed Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar quite like veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. Since the very first day of its release in December 2025, he has highlighted the film as pathbreaking, emphasizing its impact and its enduring place in the cinematic zeitgeist. He has also praised Aditya for his craftsmanship and mastery over filmmaking techniques, calling it second to none. Now, once again, while backing the filmmaker, RGV noted that his success has made many people to be envious and many in the industry are waiting for him to fail. ‘Film industry is waiting for them to fail’ Talking to Rediff, he said: “You have to understand what Aditya Dhar has done to the movie business. He has changed the entire grammar of storytelling on screen. Our movies will never be the same again, and I am talking about all the languages, not only Hindi.” He added, “In Telugu, many of the forthcoming big-budget action films are undergoing massive reshoots, which means huge budgetary liabilities. So, of …

‘Peak detailing by Aditya Dhar’ memes get director’s approval; Dhurandhar 2 captain expresses gratitude to fans, his team: ‘In an industry where…’ | Bollywood News

‘Peak detailing by Aditya Dhar’ memes get director’s approval; Dhurandhar 2 captain expresses gratitude to fans, his team: ‘In an industry where…’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readKochiMar 13, 2026 09:43 AM IST With the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the highly anticipated sequel to his Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar (2025), right around the corner, director Aditya Dhar is busy with the final preparations. Despite six days remaining for the movie’s release, Dhurandhar 2 has already managed to gross over Rs 50 crore in worldwide advance bookings for its preview day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, hinting that the spy action thriller will have a terrific opening. Amid all the pre-release chaos, Aditya Dhar also took a moment to pause and reflect on his life over the past few months and express gratitude to all those who made it phenomenal. As Thursday, March 12, marked his 43rd birthday, the director took to social media to share how thankful he was for all the love moviegoers have been showering on him. He also thanked his team for realising his directorial vision. “Sitting here today, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. For the journey, for the team that has always walked beside …

Before Dhurandhar and Uri, Aditya Dhar’s National Award-winning film Boond gave a peek into his raging revenge streak | Bollywood News

Before Dhurandhar and Uri, Aditya Dhar’s National Award-winning film Boond gave a peek into his raging revenge streak | Bollywood News

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“The last great war will not be fought for land or oil, but for water,” declares the ominous font at the end of Boond, the 2009 National Award-winning film that marked the debut of Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar who turns 43 today. He served as the writer and Associate Director to Drishyam 2 helmer Abhishek Pathak. Seventeen years later, countries are still being bombed and leaders being killed for land or oil. Water is still not as contentious, even in the films of Dhar, which are big on jingoistic set pieces and military/covert conflicts between India and Pakistan. From his 2019 directorial debut feature Uri: The Surgical Strike to the record-breaking Dhurandhar franchise, what is the bone of contention? Rewatching Boond now doesn’t give the answer, but it surely offers a telling peek into Dhar’s philosophy and politics. The 26-minute short starts with a man from the minority getting shot by a privileged kid. Lallan (Rajesh Bagotra), a mute guy, desperately claws his way into a rickety, makeshift framework protecting something precious in the middle …

Anurag Kashyap applauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘courage, patience’ for making Dhurandhar, says backlash against critics a ‘coordinated attack’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap applauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘courage, patience’ for making Dhurandhar, says backlash against critics a ‘coordinated attack’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 02:33 PM IST Anurag Kashyap was one of the many filmmakers from the Indian film industry who praised Dhurandhar upon its release while there was a small section that spoke about the divisive nature of the film. While he spoke about the two sequences that he had a “problem with”, he was largely supportive of the film. In a new interview with Sucharita Tyagi, Anurag spoke about Dhurandhar again and applauded Aditya Dhar’s “courage”. Talking about the severe backlash that many film critics faced after Dhurandhar, Anurag said that this was a “coordinated attack” and said that such things are not organic. Calling the attack on critics “uncalled for”, Anurag said that he was one of the few people from the industry, who shared the statement from Film Critics Guild about the “targeted attacks, harassment, and hate directed toward film critics”. He said that he was also questioned about his praise for Dhurandhar and he explained, “I said I pointed out the problematic things as well. Jo cheez galat …

What does Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s new ‘First Look’ deal with JioStudios mean? | Bollywood News

What does Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s new ‘First Look’ deal with JioStudios mean? | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 04:06 PM IST Director Aditya Dhar is currently gearing up for the release of his next film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. After the massive success of the first part, Aditya, along with his brother Lokesh Dhar, might be looking for a longer relationship with JioStudios, who backed the film. According to reports, the brothers have renewed a two-year deal with the studio, which will see them work on multiple projects over the course of the contract. The Dhar brother co-founded B62 Studios in 2021, the same year when Aditya tied the knot with actor Yami Gautam. Then in 2023, they signed a multi-project deal with Jio, and that relationship gave birth to films like Aditya Suhas Jambhale’s Article 370 and Baramulla, Rishab Seth’s Dhoom Dhaam, and the two parts of Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar. While many would think that the studio wanted the Dhar brothers back after the success of Dhurandhar, the two were actually locked in before the film went on a historic box office run. ALSO READ: Subedaar teaser: …

Priyadarshan congratulates his ‘disciple’ Aditya Dhar on Dhurandhar success, director says, ‘I’ll forever be your student first’ | Bollywood News

Priyadarshan congratulates his ‘disciple’ Aditya Dhar on Dhurandhar success, director says, ‘I’ll forever be your student first’ | Bollywood News

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Aditya Dhar is currently earning praise from across the film fraternity for his gangster actioner Dhurandhar, which has crossed Rs 790 crore in India. From Ram Gopal Varma, Sandeep Reddy Vanga to Karan Johar, several filmmakers have publicly expressed admiration for Aditya’s work. The latest to join this list is veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has also been a mentor to Aditya in the early phase of his career. Aditya had previously worked with Priyadarshan as a dialogue writer on films like Tezz and Aakrosh. Taking to Instagram, Priyadarshan shared a behind-the-scenes photograph from the sets of Tezz, featuring a young Aditya in discussion with him, alongside a caption, which read, “There is no greater happiness than watching my disciple rise with such remarkable success. Congratulations Aditya Dhar on Dhurandhar, and heartfelt best wishes for Dhurandhar 2.” Aditya was quick to respond with a long, emotional comment, expressing his gratitude to his mentor. He wrote, “My Dearest Priyan Sir… this means more to me than I can ever put into words!! You believed in me when …

As Dhurandhar inches closer to the Rs 800 cr mark, Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam seek blessings at Maa Baglamukhi Temple. See pic | Bollywood News

As Dhurandhar inches closer to the Rs 800 cr mark, Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam seek blessings at Maa Baglamukhi Temple. See pic | Bollywood News

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It has been over a month since Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar hit the theatres, and there seems to be no stopping the actioner. The film is enjoying a historic run at the box office, breaking several records, first becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, and now inching closer to the Rs 800 crore mark domestically, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. This success comes as a much-needed respite for its leading star, Ranveer Singh, who had been waiting for his moment at the box office for a few years now. It is also a milestone for director Aditya Dhar, whose dream project The Immortal Ashwatthama was shelved a few years ago due to budget constraints. With two back-to-back blockbusters, Uri The Surgical Strike and Dhurandhar, under his belt, Aditya now seems to have cemented his reputation as an ace director who can easily secure funding for his upcoming projects. Celebrating the massive success of the film, the filmmaker, along with his wife Yami Gautam, visited the ancient Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, to seek blessings. …

Aditya Dhar addresses Dhruv Rathee’s Dhurandhar criticism as film crosses Rs 900 cr mark: ‘A video maker got swept away by criticism’ | Bollywood News

Aditya Dhar addresses Dhruv Rathee’s Dhurandhar criticism as film crosses Rs 900 cr mark: ‘A video maker got swept away by criticism’ | Bollywood News

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As Dhurandhar crossed the Rs 900 crore mark at the global box office within just 19 days of its release, filmmaker-writer-producer Aditya Dhar took pride in the film’s success by resharing multiple Instagram stories praising his work. One such note also referenced a recent video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who described the film as “well-made propaganda” and said it was dangerous precisely because of how engaging it is. He had compared Dhar and director Vivek Agnihotri’s cinema. While Aditya did not directly respond to Rathee’s statements, his resharing of the note appeared to be a cryptic dig at the YouTuber. Aditya reshared several stories on Instagram, one of which read: “History is being rewritten in Indian cinema. By men and women who have fire in their hearts and love for their country. They wanted to tell a story to their country people. The best part of the box office success of Dhurandhar is that it’s organic. All those crying ‘corporate bookings’ in the week of release have suddenly become silent now.” Aditya Dhar’s Instagram Story. …