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Filmmaker Dhar Faced Setbacks Before Stardom
14 Mar
Summary
- Aditya Dhar was uncredited for his writing work for several years.
- Before filmmaking, Dhar almost made it to the Under-19 cricket team.
- Watching the film 'Gardish' inspired Dhar to pursue a directing career.

Veteran director Priyadarshan shared insights into filmmaker Aditya Dhar's challenging beginnings in the industry. Dhar, known for 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and the upcoming 'Dhurandhar The Revenge', initially faced significant disappointment due to a lack of credit for his writing work. For three years, Dhar collaborated with Priyadarshan, showcasing a strong command of language.
Before his directing career, Dhar harbored aspirations of becoming a cricketer, nearly making it to the Under-19 team. However, political influences reportedly derailed this opportunity, leaving him disheartened. The turning point came after watching the 1993 film 'Gardish', which inspired him to move to Mumbai and pursue filmmaking.
Dhar's upcoming film, 'Dhurandhar The Revenge', is scheduled for release on March 19. Meanwhile, Priyadarshan is promoting his film 'Bhooth Bangla', set for release on April 10, 2026.




