Anupam Kher has strongly defended Dhurandhar 2, slamming those calling it a propaganda film. The actor praised Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar while saying critics “should be ashamed of themselves.” The veteran
actor shared his reaction on Instagram after watching the film, calling it an emotional experience and even revealing that he personally called director Aditya Dhar to congratulate him.
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Anupam Kher calls the film ‘outstanding’
Sharing a video, Anupam Kher wrote, “DURANDHAR2 IS OUTSTANDING! ADITYA DHAR IS A ROCKSTAR! Sometimes, words fall short. You walk out of a film… and there’s a silence within you that says everything, yet explains nothing. That’s what watching #Dhurandar felt like. It is not just a film. It is an experience. An emotion. A journey that quietly enters your heart and then refuses to leave. There are moments in Dhurandar that don’t just play on screen—they stay with you, long after the lights come on.”
He added, “I have tried to capture what I felt in the video I am sharing along with this post… but honestly, I could have gone on and on. Because some stories are not meant to be described! They are meant to be felt. Dhurandar is one such story. Congratulations to the entire team for creating something so powerful, so magical, so moving, and so deeply human. Watch it. Experience it. And then sit with it. And #SanjayDutt is brilliant! EVERY ‘INDIAN’ WILL BE PROUD OF THIS FILM.”
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Hits back at ‘propaganda’ criticism
In his video, Anupam addressed the criticism around the film being labelled as propaganda. He said, “People who are saying it’s about jingoism and that it is a propaganda film… I feel so sad for them. I feel pity for them. Initially, before I watched the film, I got angry because they tried to call The Kashmir Files a propaganda film…People who call it a propaganda film should be ashamed of themselves… Aapse bardasht nahi hota toh, aap bhi aisi film bana lo (If you can’t tolerate such a movie, go and make such a film)… Put some money and hire some writers.”
According to him, the film reflects modern India and showcases the strength of its systems and people.
Praise for Ranveer Singh’s performance
Anupam Kher also singled out Ranveer Singh’s performance, calling it deeply moving. He said, “I’m a teacher of acting. For me to really salute somebody, it takes a lot of time and conviction. You are outstanding… Your body language, your simmering anger, understanding your pain… In one or two scenes, your pain is so visible and made me sad. My heart went out to you.”
Ranveer Singh reacts
Ranveer Singh reacted to Anupam’s praise in the comments section, expressing gratitude.
He wrote, “Shabd toh Mere kam pad gaye yeh dekh kar, Sir. Aap ki kalakari se prerit ho kar bade hue hain, Sir. Aapka aise kehna mere liye bahut bahut badi baat hai. Aap ko koti koti pranaam, Sir. (Words fall short after seeing this, sir. I have grown up inspired by your artistry. Hearing this from you means a great, great deal to me. My deepest respects and salutations to you, sir.”
Apart from Ranveer, Anupam also praised Aditya Dhar, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, R Madhavan and Arjun Rampal for their work in the film.
