Ranveer Singh’s next big film ‘Dhurandhar’ is making headlines but not for the reasons the makers hoped. The action-packed spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and set for a December 5, 2025 release, has walked straight into controversy after a petition reached the Delhi High Court.
The parents of Late Major Mohit Sharma, an Ashoka Chakra (posthumous) and Sena Medal awardee, claim that the movie has used elements of their son’s life without permission.
Why ‘Dhurandhar’ is in trouble
The trouble began shortly after the ‘Dhurandhar’ trailer went live. Viewers quickly started comparing the film’s undercover military protagonist with the real-life bravery of Major Mohit Sharma.
Major Sharma served in the Indian Army’s elite 1 Para (Special Forces) unit. He was killed in action in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, on March 21, 2009. Over the years, his story has been spoken of with great respect.
Director Aditya Dhar had already issued a clarification on November 26, saying the movie was “purely fictional.” But the officer’s parents, Sushila Sharma (77) and Rajendra Prasad Sharma (75), were not convinced.
On November 28, they approached the Delhi High Court, saying the film seemed too close to their son’s life and legacy.
About the petition and what the parents want
Their petition argues that the film uses their son’s story like a “commercial commodity.” They say neither the family nor the Indian Army gave consent for any portrayal connected to Major Sharma.
Filed through advocates Roopenshu Pratap Singh and Manish Sharmaa, the plea also claims that The film violates the family’s privacy rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, and it may risk national security by showing Special Forces methods and strategies.
What the Delhi High Court decided
The Delhi High Court did not stop the release of ‘Dhurandhar’. Instead, it gave instructions that place the responsibility on the CBFC.
The court asked the censor board to speed up the certification process, examine the objections raised by Major Sharma’s parents, and consult the Indian Army if required before granting final clearance.