Smriti Irani defends Dhurandhar, praising its cast & calling the film a tribute to national sacrifice

"Dhurandhar," starring Ranveer Singh, continues its successful run at the box office, surpassing the Rs 150-crore mark. Despite the film's popularity, some social media users have criticized it, labeling it as a "propaganda" film with "high jingoism." In response to the criticism, actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani has voiced her support for the film and its creators in a strong Instagram post.

Smriti Irani praises Dhurandhar’s team

On Instagram, Smriti Irani commended the "Dhurandhar" team for their work, stating that the film pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for India. Accompanying her post was a photo featuring director Aditya Dhar and cast members Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna. "If you have looked into the eyes of the wife of a fallen soldier & walked her to the cremation ground, if you have visited the Jagti Camp in Jammu, if you have seen the deserted temple premises of Sharika Devi in Srinagar, if you have met those who were on duty during the Parliament attack or have family that survived the 26/11 Mumbai attack, then nothing in Dhurandhar should lead you to outrage— after all it's just a film."

Irani further highlighted the performances that moved her, stating, "As a storyteller @adityadharfilms is a craftsperson par excellence, as a research fiend even more so. It's the quivering face as he pulls the cover off a dead son that makes #akshayekhanna's performance a lesson in craft & @ranveersingh's piercing eyes that speak when he doesn't is a must watch for those who aspire to be consistent in their pursuit of a legacy, that @rampal72 can be so menacing is a revelation….. & the music OMG."

Smriti acknowledges director’s passion

She praised casting director Mukesh Chhabra, adding, "When a director's passion meets the keen eye of a casting director like Mukesh @castingchhabra you can be rest assured the screen will explode. Dhurandhar isn't just a film — it's the echo of lives lived and lost; and if cinema can make you feel that weight, maybe you owe it more than outrage."

Smriti Irani's Instagram post has garnered significant attention, prompting emotional responses from the "Dhurandhar" team. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra expressed his gratitude, highlighting the contributions of the director, script, and vision. The film, in addition to Ranveer Singh, features a cast including Sara Arjun, Saumya Tandon, Krystle D'Souza, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor.