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Aditya Dhar has praised the official makeup and prosthetics artist Preetisheel Singh, crediting her for some of the most striking looks in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. From Ranveer Singh's intense Hamza avatar to Arjun Rampal's chilling transformation as Major Iqbal, Dhar said it was Singh's artistry that brought these characters to life on screen. The director shared a heartfelt note recognising Singh's talent and dedication on X, calling her "family" and reflecting on their journey together. "Her
Aditya Dhar moved the HC, claiming that Santosh Kumar's repeated media allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Justice Arif Doctor, while passing an interim order, noted that Dhar made a prima facie case for the grant of such relief. "Until the next date, the defendant (Kumar) shall be restrained from repeating words and remarks set out in the suit (filed by Dhar) and all other allegations of a similar nature," the court said. The next hearing is scheduled for April 16. Dhurandhar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremony opened with Vande Mataram, followed by the national anthem and lamp lighting by the chief guests. ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 17: A supernatural drama mystery film 'Baramulla', which is set in Kashmir, is all set to be released on November 7. As per a press note, Manav Kaul plays DSP Ridwaan Sayyad, who is brought into an eerie investigation to find missing children. The film also stars Bhasha Sumbli as Gulnaar. The film is helmed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Article 370, and the story is by Aditya Dhar and co-produced with Lokesh Dhar of the B62 studios. When Three Khans Collide: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan Light Up the Joy Forum 2025 Stage in R ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): In a rare crossover between cricket and cinema, filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Tuesday responded with heartfelt gratitude to Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli after the latter lavished praise on 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' calling it a "cinematic masterpiece." Kohli shared an emphatic review on Instagram, describing the experience as deeply moving and immersive. "Saw the film today and dare I say that I have never ever seen a cinematic experience like this made in India. It brought out every kind of emotion to the surface and I didn't flinch once for almos ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar from repeating his allegation that director Aditya Dhar stole the script of his blockbuster film "Dhurandhar" from him. Dhar has moved the HC claiming that Kumar's repeated allegations are defamatory and damage his reputation. Justice Arif Doctor, while passing an interim order, noted that Dhar made a prima facie case for the grant of such relief. "Until the next date, the defendant (Kumar) shall be restrained from repeating words and remarks set out in the suit (filed by Dhar) ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 succ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: "History has been made," said actor Sara Arjun as she expressed her gratitude to filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the entire crew of Dhurandhar. Arjun portrayed the role of Yalina Jamali in Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar, released in 2025, and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Released on 19 March, the film has already crossed the Rs 1,500 crore mark at the global box office. On Sunday, Arjun shared a post on her Instagram handle featuring a series of pictures with the cast and crew. She said she realised Dhar would create "something special for cinema" when they first met. "The first ...Read More >
The film features Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, a police officer investigating the disappearance of children in the snow-clad town of Baramulla. Netflix on Friday announced "Baramulla", a supernatural drama-mystery set in the Kashmir valley and starring Manav Kaul, will premiere on the streaming platform on November 7. Directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale of "Article 370" fame, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios in collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. Fr ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS from repeating allegations that the script of the Hindi film Dhurandhar was copied by its writer-director Aditya Dhar. Court grants interim protection Justice Arif Doctor granted limited ad-interim relief in a defamation suit filed by Dhar, observing that a prima facie case had been made out. The court directed that, until the next date of hearing, Kumar shall refrain from repeating the statements and allegations set out in the suit, as well as any similar remarks. "Until the n ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has penned a note for the blockbuster film "Dhurandhar" and said it's "truly terrible" of filmmaker Aditya Dhar to make people wait for "part 2". Shraddha took to Instagram stories and requested Aditya to prepone the release of the sequel of "Dhurandhar". She first wrote: "Truly terrible of Aditya Dhar to make a film like Dhurandhar." Shraddha then added: "and then make us wait three months for Part 2. Don't play with our emotions, prepone the release please. What a phenomenal experience. Subah shoot nahi hoti toh kasam se ab ...Read More >
Talking about similarities in Dhurandhar The Revenge and his film, titled D-Saheb, Santosh claims, "The fictional main character has been copied. In my story, a young boy's family gets attacked by criminals and he takes revenge. The son of a former Army officer, he kills 10 people and is arrested. But impressed with his courage, the national security advisor sends him to Pakistan as a RAW agent to finish terrorism. Aditya Dhar is very smart, he has taken only the main lines of my movie and added ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Riding high on both critical acclaim and box office success, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues its winning streak as it garners widespread praise across the industry. The latest to join the chorus of appreciation is actor Vicky Kaushal, who lauded the film and its team in a heartfelt social media post. Released in theatres on March 19, 2026, the Aditya Dhar directorial has become one of the biggest success stories of the year, crossing the Rs 800 crore mark at the global box office within just two weeks of its release, according to trade analyst Taran Adar ...Read More >
Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has scripted history at the Indian box office, becoming the first Bollywood film ever to cross Rs 1000 crore net collection in all versions. Amid the celebrations, a touching exchange between director Aditya Dhar and cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha is winning hearts online.On Sunday, Aditya Dhar penned a heartfelt note on social media honoring the film's cinematographer. Nowlakha responded warmly, writing, "So deeply touched by this. It's your integrity of vision, trust, and the graciousness in your leadership that allow all of us - ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has lauded Shivkumar V Panicker, calling him not just the editor of Dhurandhar but a close friend, confidant, and an indispensable part of the film's creative journey. Taking to his X account, Dhar highlighted Panicker's talent, instinct, and dedication, describing how he played a pivotal role in shaping Dhurandhar, especially under intense time pressure. Titled "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker", Dhar wrote: "Some relationships in filmmaking aren't built on a single film, they're built over years of trust, instinct, and standing by each other when it matters most. ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Ranveer Singh's birthday approaches, director Aditya Dhar has been secretly planning a special surprise for the actor the grand unveiling of the first look of their upcoming film Dhurandhar. The Uri: The Surgical Strike filmmaker intended to reveal the final look to Ranveer as a birthday gift. However, word of the plan leaked, and soon enough, it reached the star himself. Curious, Ranveer confronted Aditya and asked if the news was true. While Aditya initially tried to dodge the question, Ranveer's persistence led him to finally admit it -- but he also requested the actor to be ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): A supernatural drama mystery film 'Baramulla', which is set in Kashmir, is all set to be released on November 7. As per a press note, Manav Kaul plays DSP Ridwaan Sayyad, who is brought into an eerie investigation to find missing children. The film also stars Bhasha Sumbli as Gulnaar. Also Read | 'Detective Dhananjay': Adinath Kothare Brings Baburao Arnalkar's Iconic Character to Life in Zee5 Marathi Original Series (Watch Video). The film is helmed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Article 370, and the story ...Read More >
Dhurandhar's Shirani, Bimal Oberoi, recalls debuting with Daler Mehndi's Ho Jayegi Balle Balle and receiving 12 cheques of ₹10,000 each. While Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to dominate conversations, one of its most unexpected breakout names is Bimal Oberoi. Playing Shirani in the franchise, Oberoi may be trending across social media through memes, but his journey to recognition has been anything but overnight. From working behind the scenes to finally stepping into the spotlight as an ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday attended the special screening of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' at the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, calling the event a "fantastic start" for the city's growing film culture. Speaking about the festival, he highlighted the strong response from audiences and the film industry. "For the first time, an International Film Festival has been held in Delhi. People from the film industry from across the country have come here, experts have come. Delhi's youth have received an experience through masterclasse ...Read More >
Vedang Raina will be seen playing a turbaned man in Applause Entertainment's Main Vaapas Aaunga, which also stars Sharvari in the lead. Vedang Raina has been making rounds all over the internet for becoming acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's next hero in Main Vaapas Aaunga. Recently, the actor opened up about joining forces with the filmmaker and called it an 'experience of a lifetime'. The actor didn't reveal much about his character in the upcoming film, but described it as an "experience of a ...Read More >
Rumours around filmmaker Aditya Dhar's ambitious 7.5-hour director's cut of Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, have sparked curiosity online, with claims suggesting a limited theatrical release on April 5. As per reports, the extended version combines the duology Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge has surfaced through a CBFC certificate dated March 31, 2026. However, when IANS reached out to the makers, they were unavailable for comment. There is still no clarity or official statement rega ...Read More >
Aditya Dhar with Shashwat Sachdev ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aditya Dhar praised composer Shashwat Sachdev for creating 14 songs in 11 days for Dhurandhar 2 * Shashwat completed the background music for Dhurandhar 2 in 3 days * Both Dhurandhar film albums topped global charts within 3 months of release Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate headlines. Not only for its terrific box office ...Read More >
Mumbai: An untoward incident took place on the sets of Ranveer Singh's upcoming film 'Dhurandhar' in Leh, where over 100 crew members had to be hospitalised. Initial reports suggested that poor food quality due to budget cuts caused food poisoning, resulting in hospitalisation of the crew members. However, a report in Bollywood Bubble says that the mass food poisoning was linked to chicken contamination in that region. Denying negligence on the part of the film's production team, a source told Bollywood Bubble, "This is one of the biggest films in production right now. Why would there be an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremony opened with Vande Mataram, followed by the national anthem and lamp lighting by the chief guests. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Pankaj Saran, the former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, praised the recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge calling it a new benchmark for Indian cinema. The film was released in theatres worldwide on March 19. In an interview to ANI, Pankaj Saran highlighted the proffesional execution and authentic depiction of the real incidents in the movie, describing it as an appropriate use of Aditya Dhar's "artisitic" approach to keep up with the global filmmaking standards. "I love the film. I love Dhurandhar 2 more than Dhurandhar 1. I mean, minu ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has showered praise on her "dost" Ranveer Singh, with whom she has worked in movies such as "Gunday" and "Dil Dhadkne Do", for the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', while also lauding filmmaker Aditya Dhar for his vision and artistry. Priyanka took to her Instagram stories section to extend her heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of the film. Calling Ranveer her "dost," she expressed admiration for his work. She wrote: "Congratulations mere dost Granveersingh, @rampal72, @actormaddy, #Akshaye Khanna, @duttsanjay, @saraarjunn ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has heaped praise on the makers of the recent box-office 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note for the film's team. She wrote, "What a fantastic film you've made @adityadharfilms! It takes so much conviction to make a almost 4 hr long film. Gripping and immersive, meticulously crafted, the film holds your attention through and through. You are a fiercely original and assured filmmaker. @ranveersingh You seized a once-in-a-lifetime character and deliver ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Filmmaker Aditya Dhar expressed his gratitude and admiration for Shivkumar V Panicker, describing him as not only the editor of Dhurandhar but also a close friend, brother, and constant support system. Taking to his X handle, Aditya Dhar praised Shiv's talent, instinct, and dedication, highlighting how he played a crucial role in shaping Dhurandhar, especially under extreme time pressure. Titled "Here's to Shivkumar Panicker", Aditya Dhar wrote, "Some relationships in filmmaking aren't built on a single film, they're built over years of trust, ins ...Read More >
Cricketer Virat Kohli has shared a glowing review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a "cinematic experience" unlike anything he has seen in India. The cricketer took to social media after watching the film, praising director Aditya Dhar for his vision and conviction, and describing him as a "genius". Kohli also singled out Ranveer Singh for special praise, stating that the actor has "attained a different level" with his performance. He added that while all actors delivered strong performanc ...Read More >