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Aditya Dhar is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, lyricist, and writer whose career reflects a remarkable journey from early struggles to blockbuster success.
He began in Bollywood as a lyricist, penning songs for films like Kabul Express (2006), Haal-e-Dil (2008), and Daddy Cool (2009). He later moved into dialogue writing, contributing to Aakrosh (2010) and Tezz (2012). Though these projects did not achieve commercial success, they gave him valuable industry experience.
Dhar’s breakthrough came as a director with Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), a military action drama that became one of India’s biggest hits, earning over ₹340 crore worldwide on a modest budget. This film established him as a powerful new voice in Indian cinema. He followed it with the spy thriller Dhurandhar (2025), which grossed more than ₹1,300 crore globally, cementing his reputation as a director capable of delivering both scale and profitability.
Beyond directing, Dhar also turned to production with B62 Studios, backing films like Article 370 (2024), Baramulla (2025), and Dhoom Dhaam (2025). His produced works show a mix of box office hits (Article 370) and streaming-first experiments.
For a global audience, Dhar’s story is compelling because it highlights resilience: from writing lyrics for films that flopped, to directing and producing some of India’s most successful blockbusters. He represents the new generation of Indian filmmakers blending patriotism, action, and high production values with stories that resonate both domestically and internationally.