Dhurandhar Row: Bombay High Court restrains plagiarism accuser; relief for director Aditya Dhar In a recent development surrounding Dhurandhar The Revenge, the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to director Aditya Dhar by restricting filmmaker Santosh Kumar from making further public statements about the film that could harm his reputation. The order was passed on Wednesday by Justice Arif Doctor after hearing submissions made on behalf of Dhar. The court noted that, at this stage, Dhar had presented sufficient grounds to seek protection, and directed Kumar to refrain from repeating or issuing any statements against the filmmaker or his film until the matter is heard again. The case has now been scheduled for further hearing on April 16. The dispute began shortly after the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh. Santosh Kumar had held a press conference alleging that the film’s story was copied from his own script, which he claimed to have registered with the Screenwriters Association in 2023. According to him, the script, titled D Saheb, had earlier been pitched to multiple production houses before Dhar allegedly used it for his film. Responding to these claims, Dhar approached the court, stating that the allegations were baseless and had caused damage to his professional reputation. His legal team argued that the statements made during the press conference were widely circulated online through multiple videos and social media posts, amplify... #High_Court #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #High #Bombay_High #Dhar #Bombay #director_Aditya #Dhurandhar_Row #interim_relief
Aditya Dhar vs Santosh Kumar Row: Legal action looms over Dhurandhar 2 script theft allegations A fresh controversy has erupted in the film industry, with filmmaker Aditya Dhar and writer Santosh Kumar at the centre of a growing legal dispute over alleged script theft related to Dhurandhar 2 aka Dhurandhar The Revenge. The matter has now taken a serious turn, with both sides preparing for legal action while publicly presenting contrasting claims. According to a source quoted by Hindustan Times, Aditya Dhar has already responded through his legal team and is considering further steps. “Aditya Dhar has already issued a notice to Santosh Kumar through his legal team, refuting the allegations and requesting him to refrain from making false claims. Despite the aforesaid, since Santosh continues to make baseless allegations, Aditya is in the process of initiating appropriate legal proceedings against him. "However, Santosh Kumar has strongly refuted the claim that a formal legal notice was issued. He maintained that the communication received was merely a response to his email and alleged that he was being pressured to stay silent. “It is not a notice, it is just a reply on my mail. They were harassing me, that I should not complain and that I am defaming them for my publicity. I told them I am going legal, so don’t send me messages, come to court," Santosh Kumar reportedly told the media. The writer further claimed that he attempted to reach out to the filmmaker and associa... #Santosh #Aditya_Dhar #Dhurandhar #film_industry #Dhar #Santosh_Kumar #script_theft #aka_Dhurandhar #Kumar_Row #theft_related
Aditya Dhar warns against AI-manipulated Dhurandhar: The Revenge visuals, calls them “malicious and misleading” Filmmaker Aditya Dhar took to Instagram and issued a clarification addressing the circulation of manipulated visuals related to his film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The director took to Instagram to warn audiences about AI-generated misinformation being spread using altered promotional material from the film. In his statement, Dhar expressed gratitude for the film’s reception, saying, “I am deeply grateful & indebted for the overwhelming love that Dhurandhar The Revenge has received from audiences across the country and the world. ” However, he raised concern over certain fabricated images being circulated online, which he said misrepresent the film’s content. Highlighting a specific instance, Dhar stated, “One such fabricated image falsely depicts the character Hamza/Jaskirat smoking while wearing a turban. This is completely untrue and does not form part of the film or any official material released by us. It is a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to provoke and create mischief. ” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditya Dhar (@adityadharfilms) He further emphasised his stance on cultural sensitivity, adding, “Let me state this unequivocally: I hold the highest respect for the Sikh community, and every portrayal in the film has been handled with utmost sensitivity, dignity, and responsibility. ” Dhar described the circulation... #Aditya_Dhar #film #film_Dhurandhar #Dhar #Filmmaker_Aditya #Revenge_visuals #manipulated_visuals #visuals_related #AI-manipulated_Dhurandhar #clarification_addressing
Ram Gopal Varma on Aditya Dhar & Yami Gautam; “Grounded, humble, unchanged” Ram Gopal Varma has expressed tremendous admiration for the vision and craft of director Aditya Dhar, who in turn has often cited Varma as a key inspiration. Over the past weekend, Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam invited Ram Gopal Varma to their home in Mumbai. Varma came away deeply impressed and moved by the couple’s warmth and hospitality. “For those who believe that success has changed Aditya, I am happy to say he remains grounded, humble, soft-spoken, and uncorrupted. And his wife Yami is just as grounded and gracious. I must say they are the most down-to-earth power couple in our movie industry,” says Varma. So, what did they speak about? “What do you think? Dhurandhar, of course. When I told Aditya he has changed the grammar of Hindi cinema, he just smiled. He is not taking his success seriously, he is letting others do it. ”Also Read: Ram Gopal Varma backs Dhurandhar: The Revenge again; calls it a ‘reset button for Indian Cinema’... #Varma #Yami_Gautam #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #Ram #Dhar #Ram_Gopal #Gopal_Varma #Gopal #key_inspiration
Aditya Dhar worked till 2:30 am on Dhurandhar: The Revenge release day, reveals Mukesh Chhabra Dhurandhar The Revenge began its theatrical run on March 19, 2026, following paid previews a day earlier. As the Aditya Dhar directorial continues to receive positive early reactions, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared a note praising the filmmaker’s dedication and vision. Taking to social media, Chhabra revealed that Dhar was still working on the film at 2:30 am on the day of release. He described this level of commitment as rare and inspiring. While keeping his comments brief about the film itself, Chhabra said he had already watched it twice and expressed confidence that it would exceed expectations and make a strong impact. This morning at 2:30 a. m. , he was still working giving everything to the film till the very last moment. That kind of dedication is rare, and honestly, it’s inspiring. I won’t say much because I’ve already seen the film twice… but trust me, this is going to shake everything. … pic. twitter. com/ot5aJvxknV — Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) March 19, 2026 In a separate post, Chhabra wrote a longer note reflecting on his experience of working with Dhar. He described the filmmaker as a “genius” and spoke about the attention to detail, emotional depth and conviction that went into making Dhurandhar and its sequel. Chhabra also highlighted Dhar’s approach to collaboration, noting the respect and warmth he extends to people he works with. He sa... #Aditya_Dhar #Revenge #Dhar #Revenge_began #Mukesh_Chhabra #Revenge_release #reveals_Mukesh #Chhabra #Dhar_worked #theatrical_run
BREAKING: Yami Gautam Dhar has an exciting cameo in Dhurandhar The Revenge The highly awaited film, Dhurandhar The Revenge, released today, March 18, from 5:00 pm onwards to sold out shows across the country. Since sometime, there have been speculations that Yami Gautam Dhar has an exciting special appearance in the film. It has now come to light that the talented actress, also the wife of producer-director-writer Aditya Dhar, is indeed a part of the film. This is not the first time that Yami Gautam Dhar and Aditya Dhar have worked together. She featured in Aditya’s debut flick, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). She later worked in two films produced by Aditya Dhar’s banner, B62 Studios – the theatrical hit Article 370 (2024) and the direct-to-OTT release, Dhoom Dhaam (2025). At the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 in February 2026, Yami Gautam Dhar’s comments on Dhurandhar The Revenge became a talking point. She said, “I have already watched Dhurandhar 2. It is beyond extraordinary. I was really emotional. I had to catch a flight that day, so I couldn’t say anything to Aditya, but later, I couldn’t do anything. I had to read a script, but I couldn’t, I had to watch something, but I couldn’t. I was just watching the beautiful sunset outside and wondering what I will tell Aditya when the flight lands. I wanted to justify my feelings on the film and what I experienced. Aditya loves his audience and the country and he has given his life’s effort to make this film. Dh... #Gautam_Dhar #Yami_Gautam #Aditya_Dhar #Gautam #Aditya #highly_awaited #Dhar #Yami #released_today #exciting_cameo
Yami Gautam Dhar clarifies viral “like” on post trolling Kriti Sanon was “not done consciously”: “Never in my life have I resorted to cheap PR tactics” Actor Yami Gautam Dhar has addressed the controversy surrounding a social media interaction that appeared to show her liking a reel critical of Kriti Sanon’s recent Best Actress win. The actor took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to clarify that the interaction was unintentional and may have happened accidentally. In her statement, Yami explained that celebrities are frequently tagged in numerous posts every day, and the reel in question likely appeared during such interactions around an award-function reference. She said it was not a deliberate attempt to endorse any negative sentiment toward another actor. “It has come to my notice that I apparently ‘liked’ a reel that is condescending toward another actor. We get tagged in multiple things every day, and this appeared during an award-function reference like any other tag. It isn’t true and was definitely not done consciously, if anything, it may have been clicked accidentally,” she wrote. The actor also emphasised that she has never relied on publicity strategies to gain attention. “Never in my life have I resorted to cheap PR tactics. I have always focused on my work and moved on,” she added, expressing hope that social media platforms and portals would consider the context before turning such incidents into gossip. It has come to my notice that I apparently ‘liked’... #Gautam_Dhar #Yami_Gautam #Gautam #Dhar #Kriti_Sanon #Dhar_clarifies #trolling_Kriti #Actress_win #Kriti #Sanon
Dhurandhar 2 shoot lands Aditya Dhar’s banner in trouble, BMC seeks permanent blacklisting: Report The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated strict action against filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s production banner, B62 Studios, over alleged violations during the Mumbai shoot of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. According to a report by The Indian Express, the civic body has recommended permanent blacklisting of the production house from seeking future filming permissions, citing repeated breaches of conditions. According to officials from the BMC’s A ward office, a letter has been sent to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Zone 1) proposing that B62 Studios be barred from applying for shooting permissions through the state-run portal managed by the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited. Alleged Violations During February Shoot The controversy stems from a shoot conducted between February 7 and 8 in South Mumbai, specifically between Modi Street and Perin Nariman Street in A ward. Permission for the schedule had been granted on January 30 through the state film corporation. However, authorities allege that the production team violated police conditions that explicitly prohibited the use of crackers and flammable materials on set. Following these alleged breaches, a subsequent application was submitted by Komal Pokhriyal seeking permission to shoot on February 13 and 14. Citing earlier violations, officials cancelled the request. Second Incide... #Aditya_Dhar #Aditya #strict_action #lands_Aditya #filmmaker_Aditya #Brihanmumbai_Municipal #Dhar #permanent_blacklisting #BMC_seeks #initiated_strict
