Sooraj Barjatya Praises Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' as a Landmark Film
'Dhurandhar Is A Perfect Picture After Sholay,' Says Sooraj Barjatya: 'Hats Off To Aditya Dhar'
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Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya lauded Aditya Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar,' calling it the perfect film after 'Sholay.' He emphasized the importance of such content in fostering unity among generations. The film has reportedly grossed over ₹3000 crore at the box office, a record for Indian cinema.
- 01Sooraj Barjatya describes 'Dhurandhar' as a significant film following 'Sholay.'
- 02He highlights the need for films that promote trust and support among the younger generation.
- 03'Dhurandhar' has surpassed ₹3000 crore in combined box office collections.
- 04Barjatya also praised Aditya Chopra and Mohit Suri for their previous works.
- 05The upcoming release 'Bhooth Bangla' may challenge 'Dhurandhar's' box office success.
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Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, known for family-oriented films like 'Hum Saath Saath Hain,' has hailed Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' as a landmark film, stating it is the perfect follow-up to the classic 'Sholay.' He emphasized the importance of such films in promoting unity and support among the younger generation, stating, “Why should there be any loneliness?” Barjatya praised the film's characters and expressed admiration for Dhar's direction. 'Dhurandhar' has achieved remarkable success, with its combined box office collection surpassing ₹3000 crore. Barjatya also commended Aditya Chopra for his work, particularly mentioning 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.' As 'Dhurandhar' continues to perform well, it faces competition from the upcoming release 'Bhooth Bangla,' featuring Akshay Kumar. Barjatya's last project was 'Sangamarmar' on JioHotstar, while Chopra is currently developing 'Alpha' starring Alia Bhatt.
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'Dhurandhar's' success could inspire more filmmakers to create content that promotes unity and positive messaging.
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