Filmmaker Aditya Dhar penned an emotional birthday note for Ranveer Singh as the actor turned 41 on Monday, July 6. The director, who worked with Ranveer on Dhurandhar, praised the actor’s performance
in the film and called it one of the finest ever seen in Indian cinema.
Sharing unseen pictures from the sets of Dhurandhar, Aditya reflected on his experience of working with Ranveer and said the film would always remain special to him, not only because of the story they told but also because of what he witnessed as a director.
Aditya Dhar Praises Ranveer Singh’s Performance In Dhurandhar
In his birthday post, Aditya Dhar wrote, “Some films stay with you forever. Dhurandhar will always be one of those films for me. Not just because of the story we told but because I got to witness something very few directors ever get to witness.”
The filmmaker said that while he had always known Ranveer to be an extraordinary performer, working with him on Dhurandhar made him admire both the actor and the person behind the craft.
Aditya further wrote, “I truly believe what you’ve done in Dhurandhar is one of the finest performances Indian cinema has ever seen.”
Aditya Dhar Recalls Ranveer Singh’s Powerful Scenes In Dhurandhar
Aditya went on to mention some of the film’s most intense sequences and said that Ranveer never once chose the easier route as a performer.
He wrote, “There were days on Dhurandhar that I knew I was witnessing something incredibly rare. The 26/11 sequence. The final tea shop scene. The Pathankot massacre. The pump house scene. The court exterior. Just to name a few. Take after take, scene after scene, you never once looked for the easy choice. Every emotion landed exactly where it needed to. Every silence had meaning. Every glance had intent. Every beat was pitch perfect. The consistency was almost impossible to comprehend.”
The filmmaker added that he believes audiences will continue to talk about Ranveer’s performance in Dhurandhar for years, and possibly even generations. However, he said what he would cherish even more were the moments between “Action” and “Cut”, including their conversations, shared belief in the film and relentless pursuit of getting each scene right.
Aditya Dhar Calls Ranveer Singh His Brother
Aditya said that somewhere during the making of Dhurandhar, Ranveer stopped being just the lead actor of his film and became someone he deeply admired and valued personally.
“You became my brother. Thank you for trusting me with your heart, your craft and your madness. Thank you for giving Dhurandhar every piece of yourself. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve created together,” Dhar wrote.
The note quickly caught attention online, with fans of Ranveer Singh reacting to the heartfelt tribute and the unseen pictures from the film’s set.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5, 2025. The film went on to receive massive attention for its scale, action and Ranveer Singh’s performance. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, later arrived in theatres on March 19, 2026.
With Aditya Dhar’s latest birthday note, Ranveer’s performance in the franchise has once again become a talking point among fans.
