Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Writer, Lyricist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
Latest News about Aditya Dhar
01/01/2026
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to Aditya Dhar's blockbuster Dhurandhar, is set to release in 2026 as one of the year's most anticipated films, following the massive success of the first installment.
05/12/2025
Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar was released and became a massive box office success, crossing 550 crore in India and becoming the second fastest Hindi film to reach this milestone. The film starred Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, and featured popular songs including FA9LA and Shararat.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Directing blockbuster films Uri: The Surgical Strike and Dhurandhar; being the husband of Indian actress Yami Gautam |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Hotel Management Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Family Background | Kashmiri Pandit family |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Yami Gautam |
| Marriage Date | 04/06/2021 |
| Spouse | Yami Gautam |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Dr. Suneeta Dhar (Ex-Dean & Head, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi) |
| Siblings | Brother - Lokesh Dhar (elder) |
| Spouse | Yami Gautam |
| Children | Vedavid (born on 10/05/2024) |
Career
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| Notable Works |
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| Production Company | B62 Studios (Co-founded with brother Lokesh Dhar in 2019) | ||||
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aditya Dhar accumulated almost 20 years of experience working with the theatre group ‘Delhi Music Theatre’ (DMT). | |
| 2. In 2006, he transitioned from Delhi to Mumbai and commenced his career as an assistant director. | |
| 3. During his early days in Mumbai, Aditya Dhar explored the role of an RJ. | |
| 4. He displayed his creative flair by writing lyrics for several Hindi films, including ‘Haal-e-Dil’ (2008) and ‘Daddy Cool’ (2009). | |
| 5. In 2019, Aditya Dhar made his directorial debut with the Hindi film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike,’ earning the prestigious National Award for his exceptional work. | |
| 6. In 2021, Aditya Dhar initiated the filming process for the Hindi film ‘The Immortal Ashwatthama.’ | |
| 7. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he actively supported the ‘We Will Survive’ campaign, aiding those in need. | |
| 8. In addition to his film career, Aditya Dhar possesses a deep passion for cricket. | |
| 9. Aditya Dhar faced challenges with Dyslexia, a neurodevelopmental disorder, during his childhood. | |
| 10. During his early years, he harbored ambitions of becoming an army officer, reflecting his childhood dreams. | |
| 11. He worked as a dialogue writer for Priyadarshan's films Tezz and Aakrosh. | |
| 12. He co-founded his production studio, B62 Studios, with his brother Lokesh Dhar in 2019. | |
| 13. During his early days in Mumbai, Aditya Dhar worked as a radio jockey. | |
| 14. Uri: The Surgical Strike was shot on a modest budget in Serbia and earned over 350 crore globally. | |
| 15. Known for his introverted nature and intense focus on his work. | |
| 16. Dhurandhar became the second fastest Hindi film to cross 550 crore in India and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film ever. |