4 min readMumbaiJun 11, 2026 08:23 PM IST As much as Dhurandhar became a sensation and a household name, Shashwat Sachdev’s music for the film arguably emerged as an even bigger phenomenon. Months after the film’s release, its songs continue to dominate the charts, while Sachdev himself has become one of the industry’s most talked-about composers. In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, the musician reflected on the creative process behind Dhurandhar and his long-standing association with filmmaker Aditya Dhar. ‘Aditya Dhar has always had a remarkable clarity’ Speaking about Dhar, Sachdev said, “The biggest thing I rediscovered was his passion. As projects become larger, sometimes the scale can hide the human being behind them. During Dhurandhar, I got to witness the same hunger, intensity and emotional investment that probably drove him when he was just starting out. At the core of all great creative journeys is a person who still cares deeply. Seeing that side of him again was both inspiring and reassuring.” He also recalled his first meeting with the filmmaker and the …