CBFC clears Ranveer Singh film after review
CBFC gives fresh approval to Ranveer Singh’s new film, dismisses any military connection claims
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has completed a fresh review of the upcoming film Dhurandhar. This review was done on the direction of the Delhi High Court after the parents of Ashoka Chakra awardee Late Major Mohit Sharma objected to the film. They had approached the court last week, claiming that the movie appeared to be inspired by their son’s life, undercover missions and sacrifice.
According to them, the filmmakers did not take their permission and had used elements that seemed similar to Major Sharma’s story. A report by Live Law stated that the family had expressed concerns about these similarities while seeking a stay on the film’s release.
The Delhi High Court then directed the CBFC to carefully examine the objections before certifying the film. Following the court’s order, the CBFC conducted a fresh examination and has now concluded that the movie has no connection to Major Mohit Sharma. The film is scheduled to release on December 5.
High Court’s direction and CBFC’s fresh review
The CBFC carried out its reassessment after the court’s order dated December 1, 2025. The main question they focused on was whether the film directly or indirectly depicted or referred to Major Sharma’s life or service. Officials reviewed the objections submitted by the family and compared them with the content in the film.
In its latest communication, the Board confirmed that Dhurandhar does not resemble Major Sharma’s experiences, military operations or personal details in any manner. According to the Board, the film is entirely fictional and even includes a clear disclaimer stating that all characters and events shown are imaginary and not based on real individuals.
An internal note from the Board mentions that the Examining Committee had already watched the film earlier on November 28, 2025. At that time, it had found the movie suitable for an adult (A) certificate with a few cuts and modifications. After the court’s direction, the officials reviewed the film again but found nothing that required changing their earlier conclusion.
The filmmaker, Aditya Dhar, had already issued a public clarification on X. He stated that the movie is not based on the life of Major Mohit Sharma. In his post, he added that if he ever chose to make a biopic on the officer in the future, he would do it with the family’s full consent and in a way that honours his bravery. His statement was intended to reassure the family and the public that there was no connection between the film and the real-life hero.
During the hearing, the CBFC was represented by Advocate Ashish Dixit. He informed the court that the certification process for the film was still underway and that the Board had already begun reviewing the family’s objections. The Delhi High Court also stated that the CBFC may consult the Indian Army if necessary before granting the certificate. However, after the fresh review, the Board found that consultation with the Army was not required because the film does not depict any real Army officer or actual military operation.
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Court observations and the final conclusion of the Board
During the hearing on the petition filed by Major Sharma’s parents, Justice Sachin Datta asked the petitioners how they concluded that the movie was inspired by their son’s life when only the trailer had been released. The Court observed that the family had not presented any direct evidence to show a close resemblance between the film and Major Sharma’s life story.
The petitioners had argued that the film was being marketed as “inspired by true events”. They said certain elements shown in promotional material looked similar to aspects of Major Sharma’s personality, operations and courage. They called this an infringement of his dignity, privacy after death and personality rights. They also raised concerns about sensitive details of Special Forces missions being possibly misrepresented.
On the other hand, the filmmakers—represented by Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal—told the Court that the petition was premature and not based on solid facts. He stressed that Dhurandhar is a fictional spy-action film and has no connection to Major Sharma. He said the allegations were based on assumptions and that the film did not portray any real-life soldier.
After hearing both sides, the Court disposed of the petition but directed the CBFC to examine the objections carefully before granting certification. With the Board now completing the detailed review and rejecting the objections, the certification process will proceed as per guidelines.
The film features a star cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, and is scheduled to release on December 5.
With the CBFC’s fresh decision, the film’s release is now expected to continue smoothly. The Board’s detailed examination has provided clarity on the matter and has reaffirmed its earlier conclusion that Dhurandhar is purely a fictional creation and not linked to the decorated Army officer in any way.
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