New Delhi: Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar has landed in legal trouble just days before its scheduled release. The parents of late Ashok Chakra and Sena Medal awardee Major Mohit Sharma have moved the Delhi High Court seeking an immediate stay on the release of the film.
Family claims film depicts Major Sharma’s life without consent
In their petition, Major Sharma’s parents alleged that the film appears to be loosely inspired by their son’s life as a distinguished Special Forces officer. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the petition argues that the trailer, promotional materials and public statements of the makers have led the public to believe that Dhurandhar portrays the personality, military operations and martyrdom of Major Sharma – all without the approval of the family or the necessary permission from the Indian Army.
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The family believes that many of the incidents depicted in the film resemble key episodes of the officer’s covert missions and counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir. He claims that the producers never contacted him to verify facts or obtain consent before using elements derived from actual events.
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The petition cites violation of privacy, dignity and posthumous rights.
The petition emphasizes that such representation without authorization violates the right to privacy and dignity of the family protected under Article 21 of the Constitution, the right to posthumous personality of Major Sharma and his reputation.
“The legacy of an honored martyr cannot be fictionalized, distorted or commercially exploited without the informed consent of his immediate family and without respecting constitutional safeguards related to dignity and privacy,” the petition said.
Safety concerns raised by family
Parents have also warned that inaccurate or sensationalist portrayals of Major Sharma’s operations could be misused by hostile entities. According to the petition, misinterpretations of classified or sensitive military actions could lead to:
provide misleading narratives to opponents,
increase publicity,
Or even increase family safety risks.
They argue that they live in an unsafe civilian neighborhood, and any irresponsible portrayal could increase the perception of danger.
Several parties named in the petition
The petition has been filed against several respondents, including:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI)
Director Aditya Dhar
Jio Studio
The family has requested the court to stop the release and allow private screening of the film before making it available to the public.