Since the time the Dhurandhar trailer dropped, people have been speculating whether the film is based on an actual soldier’s journey. The soldier in question is none other than late Major Mohit Sharma, who infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen by going undercover as Iftikhar Bhatt. In a surprising twist, the Major’s family took a legal step, reportedly asking for a halt to the film’s release. This comes after the director Aditya Dhar clarified that the project is not based on him.
Is Dhurandhar Based On Major Mohit Sharma?
Amid the online buzz about the film, Major Mohit Sharma’s family reportedly filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on the release of the film. They stated that the Major isn’t a “commercial commodity” and no individual has the right to use their life to gain profit, especially without permission. Additionally, the family has requested a private screening with access to raw footage, script and promotional material. Organisations, including the Central Board of Film Certification, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Jio Studios, were mentioned alongside filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s name.
However, soon after the Delhi High Court asked the CBFC to review the film basis the concerns raised by the parents of late Major Mohit Sharma. Following a private screening, the board cleared the film for release after revealing that the film is fiction and not influenced by the soldier’s life involving his undercover operations. This sparked another reaction from the family of the late soldier, who shared that they would’ve felt better if they were allowed to watch the film before its release.
Aditya Dhar Reveals Film Is NOT Based On Late Major Mohit Sharma
Social media is flooded with the abovementioned speculations. This rumour also resulted in Major Mohit Sharma’s brother, Madhur Sharma, questioning its authenticity. He tagged the film director Aditya Dhar on X platform and asked if the movie is actually based on his brother. In response, the filmmaker referred to the Major as “Braveheart” and said that their upcoming film is not inspired by his life. Dhar declared that he was clarifying it officially. He further assured Madhur Sharma that if they ever plan to do a biopic on the soldier in future, they will take the family’s consent and consultation. He also said that they will make the movie in a way that honours his sacrifice and legacy.
Who Was Major Mohit Sharma?
Major Mohit Sharma was a brave hero who reportedly infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen by going undercover as Iftikhar Bhatt. This incident happened in the early 2000s. He gave his life to the nation as he fought with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara region in 2009. After his passing, Major Mohit Sharma was awarded the Ashok Chakra. We salute him for his sacrifices!
For the unversed, Aditya Dhar directed Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and more is set to hit the theatres on December 5.