Aditya Dhar is an Indian filmmaker, known for directing the Dhurandhar franchise and Uri: The Surgical Strike.
A closer look at how Aditya Dhar uses Rasputin in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' to transform a viral scene into layered storytelling.
Arjun Rampal recalls witnessing the 26/11 Mumbai attacks first-hand and how the trauma shaped his performance in Dhurandhar. The actor reveals why the film felt like "revenge" for that haunting night.
Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, has sparked political controversy, with opposition leaders accusing the filmmakers of promoting the ruling party's agenda.
In this episode of 'India First', former Indian cricketer and World Cup winner Madan Lal joined a panel to discuss the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent decision to participate in the T20 World Cup after initial boycott threats.
This edition of Super 6 focusses on political shifts in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
In this edition of Newstrack, the focus is on the diplomatic storm triggered by the teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming film, ‘Battle of Galwan’.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the diplomatic storm triggered by the teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming film, ‘Battle of Galwan’. China’s state-run Global Times has slammed the movie, accusing it of distorting facts about the June 2020 clash. The programme features a panel including screenwriter Advaita Kala and Lieutenant General Sanjay Kulkarni, who discuss Beijing’s insecurity and attempt to control the narrative. The report also draws parallels with the film ‘Dhurandhar’, which sparked similar outrage in Pakistan.
On this episode of NewsTrack, Maria Shakeel discusses the massive success of Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', which has crossed the ₹1000 crore mark in just 21 days. Actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the role of Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali, joins film trade analyst Komal Nahata, critic Mayank Shekhar, and author Advaita Kala to analyze the film's impact. The panel debates whether the film's triumph is due to its 'fiercely patriotic stance' or cinematic excellence, while addressing criticisms of glorifying violence. Bedi shares his experience portraying a 'cunning politician' in the film, stating, 'I studied a lot of Pakistani politicians... to create my own kind of a character.'
In this edition of Newstrack, the focus is on Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', which has created history by becoming the first Indian film of 2025 to cross the ₹1,000 crore mark in just 21 days.
The big focus of this episode of Super 6 is the historic outcome of the 2025 Kerala local body polls, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation mayoral post for the first time, ending a 40-year rule by the Left.
The big talking point of this episode of To The Point is the big Dhurandhar divide.
Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar is set in Pakistan's Lyari of the 2000s.
The top focus of this episode of India First is the movie the world is talking about, Aditya Dhar’s new Bollywood spy thriller, 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh.
Aditya Dhar was originally gearing up for a Fawad Khan–Katrina Kaif romantic drama that got shelved after 2016.
Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam visited the revered Shri Naina Devi Temple in Himachal Pradesh following the success of Dhurandhar. The couple performed traditional rituals and expressed gratitude, saying the temple brings them peace and divine blessings.
In this special report, India Today Associate Editor Sana Farzeen reviews the theatrical release of Ranveer Singh’s massive action film ‘Dhurandhar’. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film marks Singh’s return to cinemas with a runtime of 3 hours 34 minutes and an ‘A’ certificate. Farzeen reports from Cinepolis Andheri, noting that while morning shows saw 22-37% occupancy, night shows are nearly 50% blocked. The report also highlights key controversies surrounding the film, including Yami Gautam’s statement on paid reviews and the legal trouble involving Ranveer Singh’s alleged disrespect of the ‘Kantara’ tradition at IFFI.
In this special report, Actor Ranveer Singh has issued an apology following backlash over his mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s 'Kantara' performance at the IFFI closing ceremony in Goa. The controversy erupted after Singh referred to the revered Daivas of Tulunadu as a 'female ghost' and enacted the sequence onstage. Addressing the criticism via Instagram, Singh stated, 'My intention was to highlight Rishabh's incredible performance in the movie and that he respects all cultures and traditions.' The incident occurred just weeks before the release of his upcoming film 'Dhurandhar'.
On this Special Report, Madhur Sharma, brother of Ashok Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma, joins from Cork, Ireland, to discuss the legal battle over the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar'. Madhur explains that the family approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay to ensure the film does not exploit his brother's legacy without consent. He cites media reports drawing parallels between the movie and Major Sharma's covert operations. Madhur also recalls a 2021 announcement of a film titled 'Aptekar' and emphasizes the family's need for formal closure and certification regarding the portrayal of the national hero.
This episode of 5 Live examines the stark contrast in tackling the air pollution crisis in Mumbai and Delhi.
