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Aditya Dhar

Aditya Dhar (born 12 March 1983) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and lyricist who works in Hindi films. He made his directorial debut with 2019 war film Uri: The Surgical Strike which became the fourth highest grossing Indian film of the year. Dhar also earned the National Film Award for Best Direction. In 2025, his next film Dhurandhar was released and became the highest-grossing Indian film of the year and 5th highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

Infobox

Born
12 March 1983 (1983-03-12) (age 42)New Delhi, India
Occupations
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Years active
2006–present
Spouse
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Children
1
Alma mater
Delhi University

Tables

Key · Filmography
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › As director
2019
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2025
Dhurandhar
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2026
Dhurandhar Part 2 †
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Notes
Ref.
2019
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Yes
Yes
No
2025
Dhurandhar
Yes
Yes
Yes
2026
Dhurandhar Part 2 †
Yes
Yes
Yes
· Filmography › Other works
2009
Boond
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2010
Aakrosh
Role(s)
Dialogues
Notes
No
2012
Tezz
Role(s)
Dialogues
Notes
No
2024
Article 370
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2025
Dhoom Dhaam
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Baramulla
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Writer
Producer
Notes
Ref.
2009
Boond
Yes
No
Short film; casting director
2010
Aakrosh
Dialogues
No
2012
Tezz
Dialogues
No
2024
Article 370
Yes
Yes
2025
Dhoom Dhaam
Yes
Yes
Baramulla
Yes
Yes
· Discography › As lyricist
2006
Kabul Express
Role(s)
"Kabul Fiza"
"Banjar"
"Keh Raha Mera Dil"
"Yeh Main Aaya Kahaan Hoon"
2007
Play it Loud(Album)
Role(s)
All songs
2008
Haal-e-Dil
Role(s)
"Rang"
"Khwahish"
2009
Daddy Cool
Role(s)
All songs
2011
Phhir
Role(s)
4 songs
Year
Film
Title
Ref.
2006
Kabul Express
"Kabul Fiza"
"Banjar"
"Keh Raha Mera Dil"
"Yeh Main Aaya Kahaan Hoon"
2007
Play it Loud(Album)
All songs
2008
Haal-e-Dil
"Rang"
"Khwahish"
2009
Daddy Cool
All songs
2011
Phhir
4 songs
· Awards and nominations
2019
66th National Film Awards
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Jagran Film Festival
Role(s)
Best Debut Director
Notes
Won
26th Screen Awards
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Most Promising Debut Director
Role(s)
Won
2020
65th Filmfare Awards
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Best Debut Director
Role(s)
Won
Zee Cine Awards
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Nominated
Most Promising Director
Role(s)
Won
2021
21st IIFA Awards
Role(s)
Best Director
Notes
Won
Best Story
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2019
66th National Film Awards
Best Director
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Won
Jagran Film Festival
Best Debut Director
Won
26th Screen Awards
Best Director
Nominated
Most Promising Debut Director
Won
2020
65th Filmfare Awards
Best Director
Nominated
Best Debut Director
Won
Zee Cine Awards
Best Director
Nominated
Most Promising Director
Won
2021
21st IIFA Awards
Best Director
Won
Best Story
Nominated

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