New Delhi: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has been making headlines ever since its release in theatres, garnering a strong audience response and good reviews. However, even before its release, the film came to the center of controversy when the parents of late Major Mohit Sharma approached the court claiming that the story was inspired by their son’s life and was used without their consent.
Following the petition, the Delhi High Court directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to investigate and address the concerns raised by the family.
Amid the ongoing debate, actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays a pivotal role in the film, revealed that his character is inspired by the real-life personality.
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In an interview with Firstpost, Rakesh Bedi explained why he agreed to play the role. He revealed that his character was inspired by a real Pakistani politician.
Bedi said, “First of all, he is a real character, and my look is also very real. He is a Pakistani politician. And every regime and every country has some politicians who know how to survive. There are many such politicians in our country too, but I don’t want to take names.”
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He further said that he requested director Aditya Dhar to allow him to add a touch of humor to his role, despite the character being largely “dangerous”.
When asked if Dhurandhar is based on the life of Major Mohit Sharma, Bedi said that while her own character is a “replica”, the film itself is drawn from wider inspirations.
He said, “It is a spy film, so there could be many similarities. Even I don’t know the inside story. I don’t know the story of Major Mohit Sharma. We all seek inspiration from somewhere. But I am absolutely sure about one thing – everything is inspired in some way or the other.”
About Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi among powerful actors.
This espionage thriller follows Ranveer Singh’s character as he works for R. Infiltrates a terrorist network under the guidance of Madhavan’s character. The film’s high-stakes storyline and action-packed sequences have created a strong buzz among fans.
When will Dhurandhar release on OTT?
After its strong theatrical performance, fans are eagerly waiting for the digital premiere of the film. According to OTTPlay, Dhurandhar is expected to stream on Netflix around January 30, 2026. However, the makers have not yet made an official announcement regarding the OTT release date.