Dhurandhar Release In Trouble: Late Major Mohit Sharma's Family Seeks Stay On Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar Film

Dhurandhar Release Controversy: The upcoming release of Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has run into serious trouble just days before it is set to hit theatres. The family

of Late Major Mohit Sharma, an Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal awardee, has approached the Delhi High Court with a request to halt the film’s release.

Late Major Mohit Sharma's Family Objects To Dhurandhar

Major Mohit Sharma’s parents have stated in their petition that the film appears to draw heavily from the life, undercover missions and martyrdom of the decorated Special Forces officer. They claim that the makers did not take permission from either the Indian Army or the family before creating a movie that seems to mirror several elements from his real journey.According to the petition, scenes shown in the trailer and promotional content resemble covert counter-terror operations in Kashmir that were part of Major Sharma’s military career. The family says that although discussions on social media have linked Dhurandhar to the late officer, the filmmakers have not acknowledged this connection or reached out to them for clarity.ALSO READ - Is Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Based On Major Mohit Sharma’s Life? Director Aditya Dhar Breaks SilenceThe petition argues that a martyr's life cannot be used as a commercial product, stressing, "A martyr is not a commercial commodity." They also state that portraying Major Sharma's life without authorisation violates his posthumous personality rights protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. The family has added that such representation also affects their own right to privacy and dignity.Another major concern raised by the family relates to national security. They argue that the film appears to depict sensitive military strategies, infiltration techniques and operational procedures without any indication of approval from the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, the body that oversees how the Indian Army is represented in public media.The petition names several respondents including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Central Board of Film Certification, the ADGPI, director and co-producer Aditya Dhar, and Jio Studios. The family has requested the Court to temporarily block the release of Dhurandhar and to arrange a private screening for them before it is made public.They are also seeking a directive that future films based on real military martyrs must get proper approval from the martyr’s legal heirs as well as the Indian Army before release. The matter is expected to be heard next week, and all eyes are now on the Court’s decision, which could impact the fate of one of the year’s most anticipated films.Dhurandhar, also featuring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, is slated to release on December 5.