Uri Director Aditya Dhar: ₹342 Cr Debut, Shelved Film, & Secret Marriage

• Director Aditya Dhar, known for "Dhurandhar," debuted with the blockbuster "Uri: The Surgical Strike."
• His initial directorial project, "Raat Baaki," was shelved due to a ban on Pakistani artists after the 2016 Uri attack.
• The Uri terrorist attack and subsequent surgical strike inspired Dhar to create "Uri: The Surgical Strike," meticulously researched with army consultation.
• "Uri: The Surgical Strike" was a massive success, grossing approximately ₹342 crore worldwide.
• Aditya Dhar met Yami Gautam during the filming of "Uri" and they secretly married in 2021.

Why It Matters: National tragedy unexpectedly launched a director's career and love story.