Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar cleared by CBFC; No link found to Major Mohit Sharma after fresh review

Following directions from the Delhi High Court, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) carried out a renewed evaluation of Dhurandhar after objections were raised by the parents of Ashoka Chakra awardee Late Major Mohit Sharma. The review, undertaken in compliance with the Court’s order dated December 1, 2025, determined that the film has no connection to Major Sharma, offering major relief to the makers of the Ranveer Singh-led project.

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The latest communication from the Board rejects the family’s concerns and asserts that the film bears no resemblance to the officer’s life, service, or experiences. 

CBFC’s Findings on the Film

During the fresh evaluation, the CBFC addressed a direct query framed by the Court- whether the film, in any manner, depicts, mirrors, or derives from Major Sharma’s life. The Board has clarified that Dhurandhar is purely a fictional work with no factual or biographical link to any real individual. It further observed that the film carries an explicit disclaimer stating that all “characters, events and storylines are fictitious and do not relate to any real persons, living or deceased.”

The internal assessment notes also indicate that the Examining Committee had viewed the film on November 28, 2025, and found it fit for adult certification with certain excisions. The subsequent review, however, did not find any basis to change the earlier view.

Certification Still Pending

During the High Court hearing, Advocate Ashish Dixit, representing the CBFC, informed the bench that the certification process was underway. The Court had remarked that the CBFC could, if required, refer the matter to the Indian Army before granting certification.

However, in its fresh deliberation, the Board decided that such reference was not necessary, as the film does not portray any real Army officer or any authentic military operation. This decision follows legal proceedings initiated by Major Sharma’s parents, who sought to prevent the film’s release. 

Proceedings Before the Court

Justice Sachin Datta questioned the basis of the claim that the film was based on Major Sharma’s life, noting that only the trailer was available and no material evidencing resemblance had been placed on record. While disposing of the petition, the Court asked the Board to consider the family’s objections before completing the certification process.

The petitioners claimed that the film was being promoted as “inspired by true events” and argued that its narrative allegedly reflected elements of Major Sharma’s persona, operations, and sacrifice. They contended that this amounted to a violation of his dignity, posthumous privacy, and personality rights, and expressed concerns about depicting sensitive Special Forces missions.

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The filmmakers, represented by Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal, rejected the claims, calling the petition premature and misconceived, and reiterated that the project was entirely fictional and bore no link to Major Sharma.