Ranveer Singh Starrer Dhurandhar Faces Court Trouble – Major Mohit Sharma’s Family Seeks Stay

November 30, 2025 — New Delhi: The upcoming Bollywood movie Dhurandhar has hit a big roadblock just days before its release. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role and is directed by Aditya Dhar. It was set to release in theaters on December 5, 2025. However, the family of late Major Mohit Sharma has moved the Delhi High Court.

They have filed a petition to stop the release of the movie. They claim the film uses their son’s life story without their permission. This legal battle has created a tense situation for the filmmakers and the fans.

Why Did the Family Approach the Court?

Major Mohit Sharma was a brave officer of the Indian Army. He was awarded the Ashoka Chakra and the Sena Medal for his bravery. His parents, Sushila Sharma and Rajendra Prasad Sharma, are very upset with the movie Dhurandhar. They believe the movie is based on the life of their son. They say the makers did not ask for their consent.

The family has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court. They want an immediate stay on the film’s release. They argue that the film exploits the life and sacrifice of a national hero for commercial gain. They have stated that a “martyr is not a commercial commodity.”

According to Bar and Bench, the petition claims that the film’s trailer, character look, and story are directly copied from Major Mohit Sharma’s life. The petition points out that the movie shows undercover operations in Kashmir. These scenes look very similar to the real missions Major Sharma led during his service.

Violating Privacy and Security Norms

The legal complaint goes beyond just copyright issues. The family feels their right to privacy has been violated. They argue that portraying their son’s life without permission hurts their dignity. They also raised concerns about national security.

The petition says the film shows sensitive military tactics. It reveals how soldiers infiltrate enemy groups. The family fears that showing these secrets on the big screen could be dangerous. They questioned if the makers got the necessary clearance from the Army.

As per Hindustan Times, the plea states that the film depicts special forces’ methods and counter-terrorism strategies. The family insists that such details require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army. They believe the filmmakers skipped this important step.

What Dhurandhar Makers Are Saying?

The film’s director, Aditya Dhar, has denied these claims. He is known for his previous hit movie Uri: The Surgical Strike. When the controversy started on social media, he tried to clarify the situation.

Aditya Dhar posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter). He said that Dhurandhar is a work of fiction. He clearly stated that the film is not a biopic of Major Mohit Sharma. He assured fans that if he ever makes a movie on Major Sharma, he would do it with the family’s full blessing.

However, the family is not convinced. They say the resemblance is too strong to be a coincidence. They have asked the court to arrange a private screening. They want to watch the unedited version of the film before it is released to the public.

A Star-Studded Cast Under Pressure

Dhurandhar is a massive project with a big budget. It features a huge cast of famous actors.

• Ranveer Singh plays the main lead.
• Sanjay Dutt is in a negative role.
• Arjun Rampal plays a key character.
• Akshaye Khanna and R. Madhavan are also part of the team.

The movie is very important for Ranveer Singh. His fans have been waiting for a big action hit. This legal trouble has put a cloud of uncertainty over the film. If the court grants a stay, the release date will be pushed back. This could cause a huge financial loss to the producers.

According to The Times of India, the respondents named in the petition include the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The court will hear the matter soon. Everyone in the industry is watching this case closely.

Who Was Major Mohit Sharma?

For those who do not know, Major Mohit Sharma was a real-life hero. He served in the elite 1 Para (Special Forces). He is famous for a covert operation in 2004. He infiltrated a terrorist group named Hizbul Mujahideen. He lived with two terrorists under the fake name “Iftikhar Bhatt.” He gathered crucial information and eliminated the terrorists.

He was martyred in action in March 2009. He was fighting terrorists in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. He saved his teammates and killed four terrorists before succumbing to his injuries. His story is one of ultimate courage. This is why his family is so protective of his legacy. They do not want his story to be twisted or used just to sell movie tickets.

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Final Take: We expect the makers to settle this quickly, perhaps by adding a disclaimer or showing the film to the family. If they resolve it, the movie will be a hit. If they fight the family publicly, the box office collection will suffer deeply.