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Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film Dhurandhar ran into legal trouble a few days ago, with the parents of late Major Mohit Sharma filing a petition in the Delhi High Court to seek a stay on the Ranveer Singh-starrer. On Monday, the court directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections raised by Major’s family and, if necessary, consult the Indian Army before granting clearance. On Tuesday, the board gave the green signal to the film, calling it fictional.
Speaking to HT City, Madhur Sharma, brother of the late officer, now says, “I am sure they followed the process and they were very quick in taking the decision, which is good. We don’t know what data the CBFC has relied on, but I am sure they have done their due diligence. They have said that it is work of fiction, so I hope a disclaimer will be duly added.”
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However, Madhur says that they could have taken into account the parents’ concerns. “I just think a screening should have been held for parents to clarify any misconceptions going on on social media. People who have spent their entire lives with them are in a better position to tell if anything in the film replicates their lives, rather than someone from outside the ecosystem.”
On the family’s next move, he says, “I have to talk to the lawyers now…should we file a counter…let’s see.”
After the release of the trailer, comparisons between Major Mohit Sharma’s life and Ranveer Singh’s character in Dhurandhar intensified on social media. Many people, including Madhur, tweeted and sought public clarification.
For those questioning why the petition was filed despite Dhar’s denial, Madhur says the timeline makes it clear: “There is a gap of 36-48 hours between my tweet and Aditya Dhar’s response. The petition was filed during that time.”
He says the family is just looking for acceptance. “There is no benefit that the parents are seeking. We want people to take a sympathetic, empathetic approach. It’s not just for us, but for every family who has lost a son (in military operations). We just want due diligence. If the film is based on them, just say, ‘Sorry, we didn’t inform you.’ If not, say the hype is false.
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