Priyadarshan praises former disciple Aditya Dhar post super success of Dhurandhar, latter writes: ‘I will forever be your student first’

Priyadarshan lauded Dhurandhar, which stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, and expressed how rewarding it has been to witness Aditya’s journey as a filmmaker.

• Priyadarshan praises Aditya Dhar for Dhurandhar's massive box office success
• Dhurandhar has earned over Rs 790.25 crore in India so far
• Dhurandhar 2 is set to release on March 19

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Noted filmmaker Priyadarshan could not hide his pride as a mentor as he praised his former student, Aditya Dhar, following the massive success of Dhurandhar. The veteran director shared that the film’s triumph feels like a personal victory for him.

Priyadarshan lauded Dhurandhar, which stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, and expressed how rewarding it has been to witness Aditya’s journey as a filmmaker. He took to Instagram on Thursday, January 8, to share a throwback picture with Aditya, accompanied by a heartfelt note.

Sharing an image from one of their shoots together, Priyadarshan wrote, “There is no greater happiness than watching my disciple rise with such remarkable success. Congratulations

Aditya Dhar on Dhurandhar, and heartfelt best wishes for Dhurandhar 2.”

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Calling Aditya’s rise deeply fulfilling, Priyadarshan noted that there is no greater joy for a mentor than seeing his disciple achieve such remarkable success through dedication and hard work.

Aditya Dhar responded in the comment section, thanking his mentor for believing in him from the very beginning. The duo had previously collaborated on Aakrosh and Tezz.

Replying to the post, Aditya wrote, “My dearest Priyan Sir… this means more to me than I can ever put into words!! You believed in me when I was a nobody, and when all I had was conviction and a few written pages. You treated me like an equal, and gave me something far more precious than just work — dignity, trust, and love.”

He further added, “In an industry where I often learnt what not to do, you taught me exactly what to do, not just as a filmmaker, but as a human being. From writing dialogues for Aakrosh and Tezz to standing here today, every step carries your imprint. I will forever be your student first. Thank you for everything, Sir. This success is as much yours as it is mine.”

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar continues to make waves at the box office with its extraordinary performance. The film has emerged as one of the highest-grossing films in Indian cinema. According to the latest report by trade tracking website Sacnilk, Dhurandhar has earned over Rs 790.25 crore in India so far.

Also read: Alia Bhatt praises Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, calls it ‘The choice of today’s India’

Apart from Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Saumya Tandon, Gaurav Gera, and R Madhavan.

Adding to fans’ excitement, Dhurandhar 2 is slated to release on March 19.