Ram Gopal Varma further said that Dhar’s film “refuses to be polite,” whether through its writing or the way scenes are staged.
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RGV Hails 'Dhurandhar' as Quantum Leap for Indian Cinema; Aditya Dhar Feels Seen

  • Ram Gopal Varma praised Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' as a "quantum leap" in Indian cinema, stating it changed the future of the industry.
  • Varma lauded the film's vision, its ability to engineer audience's minds, and its "rooted yet internationally cinematic" approach, refusing to copy Hollywood.
  • Aditya Dhar expressed being overwhelmed and "seen" by RGV's praise, recalling his dream to work with Varma and learning to "think dangerously" from his films.
  • 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and others, was released on December 5 and has grossed over Rs 700 crore worldwide.
  • The film focuses on covert intelligence operations set against major terror events like the Kandahar hijack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Why It Matters: RGV's high praise for 'Dhurandhar' validates Aditya Dhar's unique vision and film's impact on Indian cinema.

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