In a recent interview, director Aditya Dhar praised the pivotal role played by choreographer Vijay Ganguly in the success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. With a sharp eye that rivals that of a seasoned director, Ganguly’s work on the infectious track “Sharaat” – which was initially at risk of being cut – showcases his technical prowess. Read on to know more in detail.
As “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” continues to break box office records since its release on March 19, director Aditya Dhar took a moment to celebrate the people behind the scenes. His latest tribute is to choreographer Vijay Ganguly, the creative force behind the song ‘Shararat’ in the first film Dhurandhar, whose viral steps created a sensation on social media.
Aditya Dhar praises Vijay Ganguly for ‘Dhurandhar’
In a detailed note of appreciation shared publicly, Aditya Dhar highlighted Vijay Ganguly’s instinctive approach to choreography, which goes beyond simply counting beats and matching steps. He also linked to Vijay’s lineage, suggesting that his storytelling instinct may have been inherited from his father, Anil Ganguly, the director of classic films like “Kora Kagaz”, “Tapasya”, “Trishna” and “Saaheb”.Dhar shared, “Choreographer par excellence – Vijay Ganguly.
With Vijay, it always starts with instinct. He doesn’t just hear the music, he feels it and then translates that feeling into something you can see. What struck me most about Dhurandhar is how thoughtful he is as a director. He made my job easier in ways I didn’t expect. Maybe it’s years of experience or maybe it’s in his DNA, being the son of the great Anil Ganguly, but there’s a storyteller in him that goes beyond the choreography.
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Aditya Dhar shares how ‘Shararat’ almost didn’t feature in the film
One of the most interesting revelations in Aditya Dhar’s memoir is that ‘Shararat’, now one of the biggest viral moments in the franchise, never happened. The director admitted that he was not convinced to include a lip-sync dance track, but it was Vijay’s quiet confidence that changed his mind.“I still remember our conversations about the film ‘Sharaat’. I was not completely convinced to do a lip-sync dance track in the film.
But Vijay smiled and said, “Let’s do it sir, it will be fun.” That one push gave (composer) Shashwat (Sachdev) and I the confidence we needed. “And what came out of it is honestly one of my favorite parts of the movie.”
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‘Shararat’, which stars Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza, has created an online sensation as fans and creators have widely recreated its iconic moves. Dhar also praised Vijay for his work across the series, from the ‘Didi’ number to the high-energy ‘Fa9la’ (Flipperachi) song featuring Akshaye Khanna, noting that every sequence was full of heart, detail and emotion, even on the most demanding shooting days.
More about the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise.
‘Dhurandhar’ was released in theaters on December 5, 2025, while ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ hit theaters on March 19, 2026. The first film grossed Rs 1,300 crore, while the sequel crossed Rs 1,700 crore at the global box office.