The Heroic Legacy of Major Mohit Sharma: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Controversial Film Dhurandhar

Dec 03, 2025 04:07 pm CST

Major Mohit Sharma was an elite officer of the Indian Army's 1 Para Special Forces who conducted daring undercover operations against terrorist groups in Kashmir. His most notable mission involved infiltrating Hizbul Mujahideen under the alias "Iftikhar Bhatt," earning him the Sena Medal. In 2009, he made the ultimate sacrifice during a high-risk operation in Kupwara, posthumously receiving India's highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra. His family now challenges Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar, claiming it depicts his life without consent.