Major Mohit Sharma AC SM remains one of the most extraordinary figures in India’s modern military history, a Para (Special Forces) officer whose real‑life exploits often sound more dramatic than fiction. As buzz around Ranveer Singh’s role in Dhurandhar grew, many viewers drew parallels between his character and the late officer’s legendary undercover mission.
This speculation became so widespread that director Aditya Dhar had to issue an official clarification that the film is not based on Major Sharma’s life. Still, the public fascination makes sense. Few stories match the intensity of Major Mohit Sharma’s.
Born on January 13, 1978 in Rohtak, Haryana, Mohit Sharma grew up with a clear sense of duty. After joining the National Defence Academy and later the Indian Military Academy, he was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1999. His exceptional performance earned him a place in 1 Para (Special Forces), one of India’s most elite commando units.
In the early 2000s, Major Sharma undertook a covert mission that would become the stuff of military folklore. Operating under the alias “Iftikhar Bhatt,” he infiltrated the Hizbul Mujahideen network from within — gathering intelligence, gaining trust, and navigating extreme danger with nerves of steel.
This mission is often cited as one of the most daring undercover operations in Indian counter‑insurgency history. It is also the reason many assumed Dhurandhar was inspired by him, especially after the trailer hinted at deep‑cover espionage.
On March 21, 2009, during an intense encounter in the Hafruda Forest of Kupwara, Major Sharma led his team against heavily armed militants. Despite sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, he continued fighting, rescued two of his men, and neutralized four terrorists before making the ultimate sacrifice. For this unparalleled bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
When the Dhurandhar trailer dropped, fans immediately noticed similarities between Ranveer Singh’s character and Major Sharma’s undercover persona. The speculation grew so strong that the Major’s own family sought clarification, prompting Aditya Dhar to publicly state that the film is entirely fictional and not based on the officer’s life.
