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Dhurandhar Director Clarifies Major Mohit Sharma Link
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Director Aditya Dhar denied Dhurandhar is based on Major Mohit Sharma.
- Major Mohit Sharma was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra.
- Sharma infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen undercover as Iftikhar Bhatt.
Recent online speculation suggested that the film "Dhurandhar," starring Ranveer Singh, was inspired by the real-life covert operations of Major Mohit Sharma. The rumors intensified as users drew parallels between the film's plot and Major Sharma's daring mission to infiltrate the Hizbul Mujahideen in the early 2000s.
Director Aditya Dhar has now officially addressed these claims, stating that "Dhurandhar" is not based on Major Sharma's life. He clarified that if a biopic on the decorated officer were to be made in the future, it would be undertaken with complete family consultation and consent, ensuring his sacrifice is honored.
Major Mohit Sharma, a highly celebrated Indian Army officer, was posthumously honored with the Ashoka Chakra for his bravery. He tragically lost his life in a 2009 encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Dhar's statement puts an end to the rumors, maintaining respect for real-life heroes.
