Who Was Major Mohit Sharma, The India Hero At The Centre Of Dhurandhar Controversy?

Major Mohit Sharma's family, claimed that Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, was modeled on his life without proper credit, which caused legal issues. The spy thriller, which is regarded as the most violent Indian film, also stars R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal.  However, the movie encountered some difficulties before its December 5 release. The parents of the late Major Mohit Sharma, the recipient of the Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal, had petitioned the Delhi High Court to halt the movie's release.

What Did Major Mohit Sharma's Family Say?

Major Mohit Sharma's family claimed in their petition that Dhurandhar, without their consent or that of the Indian Army, is based on his life, undercover operations, and martyrdom of the distinguished Special Forces officer. They wanted to safeguard their son's legacy. Later on, though, the director of the movie made it clear that his spy thriller is not based on the Major's life.

Ranveer Singh's character in Dhurandhar infiltrates a terrorist organization that operates in Pakistan, similar to the Major Mohit Sharma.  As a result, the family moved to the Delhi High Court in search of an instant stay. Not only that, but social media also conjectured that the actor's character—as well as many others—were inspired by real people.

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Who Was Major Mohit Sharma?

On January 13, 1978, Mohit Sharma was born in Rohtak, Haryana. He had a strong feeling of duty from an early age. In 1995, he enrolled in both the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and the National Defence Academy (NDA). He was commissioned into the Madras Regiment's 5th Battalion in December 1999. Mohit Sharma volunteered to join the Special Forces after serving in the Rashtriya Rifles for a short time in J&K.

He eventually secured a spot in 1 Parachute Battalion (Special Forces), one of India's most elite commando forces, after training and probation. Major Mohit Sharma is still regarded as one of the most remarkable individuals in India's contemporary military history. He carried out a clandestine mission in the early 2000s that would go down in military legend.

For those who are unaware, the highly decorated Army soldier lost his life, while fighting militants in J&K in 2009. He was posthumously honoured with India's highest honour for peacetime valour Ashok Chakra.

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Major Mohit Sharma's Mission That Killed Terrorists

Major Mohit Sharma killed two feared terrorists in 2004 after successfully infiltrating a Hizbul Mujahideen gang in his well-known covert operation. Fifty kilometers south of Kashmir, in Shopian, the operation was carried out. Under the guise of Iftikhar Bhatt, Major Mohit Sharma was able to get in touch with two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Abu Torara and Abu Sabzar. Major Sharma fully altered his look by growing long hair and maintaining a thick beard in order to fit in with the terror group.