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Aditya Dhar is a prominent Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema. He gained significant recognition for his directorial debut, the 2019 war film Uri: The Surgical Strike ¹²⁷.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Aditya Dhar was born on March 12, 1983 ¹⁵. Before making his mark as a director, he worked as a lyricist ¹⁵. His journey in the film industry was not without challenges, including battling dyslexia and facing years of rejection ⁸. He initially harbored dreams of a cricket career ⁸.

Breakthrough with Uri: The Surgical Strike

Dhar's directorial debut, Uri: The Surgical Strike, released in 2019, was a major commercial and critical success ¹²⁵. The film dramatized the retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack and starred Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam (whom Dhar later married), and Paresh Rawal ²³. It became the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2019 ⁵⁷ and earned Dhar the National Film Award for Best Direction ³⁵⁷. The film was produced by Ronnie Screwvala under RSVP Movies ².

Recent Works and Recognition

Aditya Dhar has become a household name in Bollywood, often associated with patriotic films ⁴. He is also the director behind the "Dhurandhar" franchise, which has achieved significant success, reportedly creating history with a 1300 crore (approximately 13 billion INR) success ³⁸. His second film in the franchise was slated for release in 2025 ⁷.

He is married to actress Yami Gautam ³. Dhar's journey from aspiring cricketer to acclaimed filmmaker, overcoming obstacles like dyslexia and rejection, highlights his grit and determination in the industry ⁸.