Aditya Dhar

Film Director, Writer, Lyricist

Indian New Delhi

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Writer, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/03/1983
Age43 years
BirthplaceNew 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 ForDirecting blockbuster films Uri: The Surgical Strike and Dhurandhar; being the husband of Indian actress Yami Gautam

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Hotel Management Graduate

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Family BackgroundKashmiri Pandit family

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsYami Gautam
Marriage Date04/06/2021
SpouseYami Gautam

Family

FatherName
MotherDr. Suneeta Dhar (Ex-Dean & Head, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi)
SiblingsBrother - Lokesh Dhar (elder)
SpouseYami Gautam
ChildrenVedavid (born on 10/05/2024)

Career

Debut
Film (Lyricist)Kabul Express (2006)
Film (Director)Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 66th National Film Award- Best Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
  • Jagran Film Festival- Best Debut Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
  • 26th Screen Awards- Most Promising Debut Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
  • IIFA Awards for Uri: The Surgical Strike
  • 65th Filmfare Awards- Best Debut Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
  • Zee Cine Awards- Most Promising Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
Notable Works
  • Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
  • Dhurandhar (2025)
  • Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)
  • Article 370 (2024) - Co-writer and Producer
  • Dhoom Dhaam (2025) - Netflix original comedy, Co-writer and Producer
Production CompanyB62 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.
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