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Aditya Dhar’s next after Dhurandhar? Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wants him to direct Lachit Borphukan biopic

Aditya Dhar’s next after Dhurandhar? Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wants him to direct Lachit Borphukan biopic

The success of the Dhurandhar franchise may have opened the door to Aditya Dhar‘s next big venture. The filmmaker could soon bring the story of legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan to the big screen. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that he has approached the director to direct the ambitious project. Aditya Dhar to visit Assam after CM pitches ambitious Lachit Borphukan film. What is the discussion he had with Aditya Dhar? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed during a Facebook Live session on Thursday that he has already reached out to Aditya Dhar to discuss the ambitious project. Praising the filmmaker’s recent success, he said, “The movie Dhurandhar was a big hit. Aditya Dhar was the director and he is among the best known names among his contemporaries,” the CM stated, as reported by PTI. Sharing why he wants Aditya Dhar on board, Himanta said he believes a large-scale Hindi film has the potential to introduce Lachit Borphukan’s extraordinary legacy to audiences around the world. “I think if our government can …

‘Dhurandhar made me fall in love with you’: Aditya Dhar’s birthday note for ‘brother’ Ranveer Singh | Bollywood News

‘Dhurandhar made me fall in love with you’: Aditya Dhar’s birthday note for ‘brother’ Ranveer Singh | Bollywood News

5 min readMumbaiJul 6, 2026 02:58 PM IST Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh celebrates his 41st birthday today. On this special occasion, the actor has received a heartwarming note from Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar. Sharing some unseen photos from the making of Ranveer Singh’s latest blockbuster, Aditya showered praise on the actor and wrote that the actor has been touched by divine grace and was indeed blessed. Aditya Dhar’s birthday wish for Ranveer Singh On Ranveer Singh’s birthday, Aditya Dhar wrote on Instagram, “Happy Birthday, Ranveer Singh. Some films stay with you forever. Dhurandhar will always be one of those films for me. Not just because of the story we told, but because I got to witness something very few directors ever get to witness. I’ve always known you’re an extraordinary actor. But this journey made me fall in love with the artist you are and even more with the human being behind the artist.” Also Read: Aditya Dhar ‘unaffected’ by Dhurandhar’s Rs 3,000 cr success, says Yami Gautam: ‘Nothing changed us’ The note further added, “There …

Sanjay Gupta praises Aditya Dhar’s relentless fight for Dhurandhar: ‘Filmmaking is not playing shooting shooting’

Sanjay Gupta praises Aditya Dhar’s relentless fight for Dhurandhar: ‘Filmmaking is not playing shooting shooting’

Veteran filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has publicly applauded director Aditya Dhar for his unwavering dedication to Dhurandhar, saying the filmmaker never compromised on his vision despite years of challenges. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sanjay shared what he had heard from a crew member who worked closely on the film, praising Dhar’s commitment throughout every stage of the project. Sanjay Gupta hails Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Sanjay Gupta praises Aditya Dhar’s commitment Sanjay Gupta expressed admiration for Aditya after speaking with someone who had been part of Dhurandhar’s production. Reflecting on the director’s work ethic, he wrote: “Yesterday I met a crew member from Dhurandar, who watched Aditya Dhar fight for his vision every single day of pre-production, shoot & post. No shortcuts. It was conviction vs. convenience. That’s the difference. Filmmaking is not playing ‘SHOOTING-SHOOTING’.” Four years of persistence During an appearance on the InControversial Podcast, Sanjay earlier spoke about the long journey behind Dhurandhar. According to him, Aditya spent nearly four years trying to get the film off the ground before it finally …

Did Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar script actually come from the PMO? Rakesh Bedi reacts to rumours

Did Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar script actually come from the PMO? Rakesh Bedi reacts to rumours

Despite its intense action and violence, Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar surprised audiences with its comic moments, many of which went viral online. Now, actor Rakesh Bedi has revealed that the humour was his idea, adding that director Aditya Dhar was initially hesitant to include comedy in the spy thriller. The actor also addressed the long-standing claims that the Dhurandhar script came from the Prime Minister’s Office. Rakesh Bedi has found renewed popularity with his performance in Dhurandhar franchise. Rakesh Bedi reveals On Wednesday, Rakesh attended the Amrit Ratna 2026 summit in New Delhi, where he opened up about his role in the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise. During the conversation, the actor revealed that Aditya was initially reluctant to incorporate comic moments into the spy thriller. The veteran actor has found renewed popularity with his performance in Dhurandhar franchise. The actor essayed the role of an Indian agent, Jameel Jamali, who becomes a politician in Pakistan after being sent to infiltrate the country’s political establishment. The reveal that he was actually an Indian agent was kept under wraps …

Pawan Kalyan praises Aditya Dhar’s film, recalls time in Kashmir: ‘Saw those tremors’ | Telugu News

Pawan Kalyan praises Aditya Dhar’s film, recalls time in Kashmir: ‘Saw those tremors’ | Telugu News

3 min readHyderabadJun 10, 2026 08:47 PM IST Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan revealed on Wednesday that a Netflix horror film set in Kashmir brought back memories of his visits to Srinagar in the late 1980s, where he said he witnessed the early signs of unrest that would eventually force hundreds of thousands of Kashmiri Pandits out of the Valley. Speaking to ANI, Pawan Kalyan praised the 2025 Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar before turning to Baramulla, a supernatural horror film released on Netflix in November 2025. “I like horror films because they engage me. They don’t let me think. They arrest my mind. Otherwise, my mind goes haywire. When I don’t get sleep, I watch a horror film and suddenly my mind calms down,” he said. But Baramulla turned out to be more than a late-night watch. “What he conveyed in that film was entirely different. I felt what a great narrative approach,” Pawan Kalyan said. The 2025 film starred Manav Kaul, and was directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale. The film was co-produced …

Here’s the latest on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 v/s Rajiv Rai case

Here’s the latest on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 v/s Rajiv Rai case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the OTT release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in a copyright dispute concerning the alleged unauthorised use of the iconic song Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev. Representing Aditya Dhar’s production house, Parag Khandhar, partner from DSK legal says, “Delhi High Court refused to pass any injunction and interim stay in favour of Trimurti Films in its copyright dispute with the makers of Dhurandhar 2 over the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye Tirchi Topiwale)” However, T-series defendant 3 is directed to deposit 50 lakhs in court within four weeks Meanwhile, the India OTT release date has not been announced yet. However, for audiences abroad, Dhurandhar 2 will stream on an OTT platform from May 14-15, 2026. Internationally, the film is reportedly being marketed under the alternate title Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw & Undekha) or Raw & Unseen. Dhurandhar 2 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Baloch are not religious extremists: Activist Mir Yar Baloch on Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’

Baloch are not religious extremists: Activist Mir Yar Baloch on Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’

New Delhi, The Baloch are not religious extremists nor do they wage violence in the name of religion, says prominent activist Mir Yar Baloch, criticising the portrayal of the Baloch people in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster “Dhurandhar” as fundamentally detached from the historical and social realities of the community. Baloch are not religious extremists: Activist Mir Yar Baloch on Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Mir said he was “deeply disturbed” by multiple scenes in the first part of the film, which prompted him to share his thoughts in an X post when it released on December 5. “The Baloch are not religious extremists nor do they wage violence in the name of religion or through sectarian slogans,” the activist told PTI in an interview. “I was deeply disturbed by the portrayal of Rehman Baloch, a character played by Akshaye Khanna shown sitting alongside Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ during the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Such a depiction was not only misleading but also fundamentally detached from the historical and social realities of the Baloch nation,” …

Bombay HC closes Aditya Dhar’s defamation case

Bombay HC closes Aditya Dhar’s defamation case

The Bombay High Court recently disposed of the defamation suit filed by Aditya Dhar, director of Dhurandhar, against filmmaker Santosh Kumar, who had claimed that the script of the film’s sequel, released in March 2026, was ‘copied’ from his original work titled D Saheb.  Bombay High Court closes Aditya Dhar defamation case According to Live Law, a single-judge bench of Justice Arif Doctor, on April 30, disposed of the suit, after Kumar tendered an apology for his comments made during a press conference against Dhar. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

HC closes Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s defamation suit as filmmaker Santosh Kumar apologises for calling him thief

HC closes Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s defamation suit as filmmaker Santosh Kumar apologises for calling him thief

Even as Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar emerged as a massive box-office success upon release, the filmmaker has been embroiled in a case over alleged script theft. In March, director Santosh Kumar had alleged that Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is a copy of his 2023 script D-Saheb. Aditya then moved the Bombay High Court, claiming that Santosh Kumar’s repeated media allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Ranveer Singh stars in the lead role in Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. On Tuesday, Live Law reported that the Bombay High Court disposed of a defamation suit filed by Aditya against Santosh after the latter tendered an apology for his statements. What did the court say? A single-judge bench of Justice Arif Doctor recorded in the order, “Mr Bhura, the counsel appearing on behalf of Santosh Kumar (who is present in Court) has tendered an apology for the statements made in the press meeting held on March 30, 2026. Dr Saraf, the Senior Counsel appearing on behalf of Aditya Dhar submits that, in light of the apology tendered, his client …

Just 23 Crore Away, Can Aditya Dhar’s Film Attain Its One Last Target?

Just 23 Crore Away, Can Aditya Dhar’s Film Attain Its One Last Target?

Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 46 Collection! (Photo Credit: Jio Studios) Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt led Dhurandhar 2 continues to add footfalls worldwide! The spy action thriller sequel will wrap up as the 2nd highest-grossing Indian film globally. But can it achieve one last milestone before closing curtains? Scroll below for the day 46 update! To miss the 450 crore mark overseas? According to estimates, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has amassed 440 crore gross overseas in 46 days. It has set all new benchmarks for Indian cinema, as no other film has reached this stage in the first phase of its box office run. Mind you, it did not have the China benefit like Dangal and is even banned in the Gulf. Despite competition from Bhooth Bangla and other Indian releases, Aditya Dhar’s directorial has maintained an excellent momentum. However, the end is near, and it will likely miss the 450 crore milestone in its lifetime. Can it touch the 1850 crore milestone? At the worldwide box office, Dhurandhar 2 …