Smriti Irani Calls Dhurandhar 'Echo Of Lives Lived, Lost', Defends Makers Of Ranveer Singh Film

Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has been creating havoc at the box office since its release. The Aditya Dhar-directed film has so far crossed the Rs 150 crore mark at the box office. Despite getting huge

love from the audience, Dhurandhar has been criticised by some sections of netizens. They called it a ‘propaganda’ film with ‘high jingoism’. Now, TV actress-politician Smriti Irani has defended the makers of Dhurandhar in a hard-hitting post.

Smriti Irani comes out in support of Dhurandhar makers

Smriti Irani took to her Instagram handle and applauded the Dhurandhar makers for making a film as a tribute to people who lost their lives to protect our country. The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actress also reacted to the backlash that Dhurandhar has been facing on social media. Smriti Irani shared a picture of Dhurandhar’s director Aditya Dhar with the star cast of the film, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Akshaye Khanna. She wrote, “If you have looked into the eyes of the wife of a fallen soldier & walked her to the cremation ground, if you have visited the Jagti camp in Jammu, if you have seen the deserted temple premises of Sharika Devi in Srinagar, if you have met those who were on duty during the Parliament attack or have family that survived the 26/11 Mumbai attack, then nothing in Dhurandhar should lead you to outrage — after all it’s just a film.”

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Also Read : Akshay Kumar Joins Dhurandhar Fan Club, Calls Ranveer Singh's Film 'Gripping Tale' While Giving Shoutout To Aditya Dhar Smriti Irani also mentioned each member of the cast and praised them for their performance, along with director Aditya Dhar and casting director Mukesh Chhabra. She stated, “As a storyteller @adityadharfilms is a craftsperson par excellence , as a research fiend even more so. It’s the quivering face as he pulls the cover off a dead son that makes #akshayekhanna’s performance a lesson in craft & @ranveersingh ‘s piercing eyes that speak when he doesn’t is a must watch for those who aspire to be consistent in their pursuit of a legacy , that @rampal72 can be so menacing is a revelation … & the music OMG. When a director’s passion meets the keen eye of a casting director like Mukesh @castingchhabra you can be rest assured the screen will explode. Dhurandhar isn’t just a film — it’s the echo of lives lived and lost; and if cinema can make you feel that weight, maybe you owe it more than outrage. Those like me who have had the privilege of being in the vicinity of a legend called Ajit Doval may find it a tad bit weird to watch @actormaddy play a cinematic version of him but then there could have been no better actor who could so calmly hold a storm within. To the men and women known and unknown who have died defending us and are still in pursuit of justice for the everyday Indian— Dhanyawad ; our Nation holds you in high esteem and is forever in your debt #dhurandhar.” Smriti Irani’s post is now going viral on social media. Mukesh Chhabra commented on her post by stating, “Thank you so much. Coming from you, this truly means a lot. Thank you again for your kind words. Honestly, this happened because of a good director, a strong script, and a clear vision—when those things are right, everything falls into place. I’m truly happy that you all loved the film and that people are going crazy over it. I don’t really know what to say… I’m just deeply happy, from within, for each and every person who worked on the film. It really means a lot.” Talking about Dhurandhar, the film also features Sara Arjun, Saumya Tandon, Krystle Dsouza, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor and others in key roles. Stay tuned for more updates!