Aditya Dhar

Aditya Dhar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for directing the Hindi films Uri: The Surgical Strike and Article 370.

Uri: The Surgical Strike: A 2019 Hindi-language action film directed by Aditya Dhar about India's 2016 cross-border military operation. This debut feature earned Dhar the National Film Award for Best Direction.
Vicky Kaushal: An Indian actor known for roles in Hindi-language films. Kaushal starred as Major Vihaan Singh Shergill in Uri.
Kabul Express: A 2006 Hindi-language war drama directed by Kabir Khan and set in post-Taliban Afghanistan. Dhar contributed lyrics to this early film, years before his directorial debut.
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: An Indian national award recognizing a feature film judged to provide wholesome popular entertainment. Uri received this award alongside its recognition for Dhar's direction.
Article 370: A 2024 Hindi-language political action thriller directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, centered on the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. Dhar produced and co-wrote this political thriller after his directorial success with Uri.
Yami Gautam: An Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi-language films. Gautam starred in Article 370, a film co-written and produced by Dhar.
Aakrosh: A 2010 Hindi-language action thriller directed by Priyadarshan and inspired by honor killings in India. Dhar worked as a dialogue writer on this Hindi film.
Patriotism in Indian cinema: The depiction of national identity, loyalty, and political belonging in films produced in India. Uri's patriotic framing made it a prominent example in debates about this subject.
Dhoom Dhaam: A 2025 Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by Rishab Seth and produced by Aditya Dhar's B62 Studios. This production illustrates Dhar's work beyond directing action and political films.
Paresh Rawal: An Indian actor and former politician who has worked in Hindi cinema and Gujarati theatre. Rawal played National Security Adviser Govind Bhardwaj in Uri.

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