CBFC clears Dhurandhar, says Ranveer Singh's film not based on Major Mohit Sharma

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar

As a major sigh of relief for the makers of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given a green signal to the film. This comes amid the concerns raised by the parents of Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal awardee Major Mohit Sharma seeking a stay on the release, claiming that the film took inspiration from the life of their son without permission.

CBFC says Dhurandhar is a pure work of fiction

The latest mandate by the Delhi High Court dated December 1, 2025, led the CBFC to quash the family's objections. The Board's latest communication to the court notes that the movie has no connection to the life, service, or experiences of Major Sharma.

During the recent review, CBFC officials addressed the High Court's query, whether the film Dhurandhar directly or indirectly depicts, resembles, or derives from Major Sharma's life. The Board formally declared that the movie is a "purely fictional work" with no link to the officer.

Additionally, the CBFC also pointed out that the film includes a prominent disclaimer that states all characters, events, and storylines are entirely fictitious and bear no relation to any real individuals, whether living or deceased. The internal documentation confirmed that the Examining Committee had earlier screened the film on November 28, 2025, and cleared it as suitable for adult certification, subject to certain required cuts or changes.

During the recent High Court hearing, Advocate Ashish Dixit, appearing for the CBFC, told the Court that the certification process was ongoing and that the Board was already investigating the objections raised by the petitioners. The Court told CBFC that if necessary, they can refer the matter to the Indian Army before finalising certification. However, in its fresh deliberation, the CBFC has concluded that no such reference is warranted, since the film does not depict or resemble any real Army officer or actual military operation. Thus, expert consultation from the Army is unnecessary.

Major Sharma's Family's claims

For the unversed, Major Sharma's family had moved Delhi HC, claiming that several elements shown in the Dhurandhar trailer and promotional material appear to replicate key events from Major Sharma's military career, including classified counter-terrorism operations conducted in Kashmir.

The plea emphasised that "a martyr is not a commercial commodity" and that Sharma's life cannot be recreated "for profit, without truth, dignity, or due permission." The family contended that the film's unauthorised depiction infringed Major Sharma's posthumous personality rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Dhurandhar is set to hit the big screens on December 5, 2025.