Dhurandhar Row: Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar Film Receives Green Signal; Delhi High Court Disposes Petition, Stay Order

Dhurandhar is one of the most-awaited films of the year and fans are super excited to experience the rogue story by Aditya Dhar starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun among others. The power-packed trailer of the film was recently released and it took the internet by storm. The film has found itself in controversy just days before its release. 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 and finally, there's an update on the verdict.

No Stay Order On Dhurandhar: Delhi High Court

Major Sharma, who served in the Indian Army’s 1 Para (Special Forces), was killed in action in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 21, 2009. His story has long been celebrated as one of courage, intelligence, and sacrifice. 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.

Delhi High Court to hear the plea by parents of Ashoka Chakra awardee, Late Major Mohit Sharma, seeking an urgent stay on the release of the Ranveer

Singh-starrer film 'Dhurandhar’ that is slated to release on December 5. pic.twitter.com/xqX0cNYRsg

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Major Sharma's parents filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court on November 28 and today (December 1), the matter was listed before Justice Sachin Datta. Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal, representing the producers, denied any connection between the film and Major Sharma’s life, calling the plea 'misconceived.' CGSC Ashish Dixit, appearing for the CBFC, confirmed that the film has been assessed as fictional.While the Delhi High Court did not issue a stay order on the film’s release, it directed the CBFC to expedite its certification process and carefully consider the objections raised by Major Mohit Sharma’s parents, disposing the petition.

More About Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar is an upcoming Indian spy-action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. The film stars Ranveer Singh as a highly skilled intelligence officer tasked with infiltrating a dangerous terror network operating in Pakistan’s Lyari region. Inspired by real covert operations executed by Indian intelligence agencies, the film promises high-stakes drama, intense action, and a gripping narrative rooted in tactical espionage.