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Hey there, movie lovers!

If you have just walked out of the theatre after watching Dhurandhar (or are planning to), you are probably still buzzing from that intense climax.

Ranveer Singh‘s powerful performance as the brooding undercover agent has everyone talking.

One question keeps popping up everywhere: Is the character he plays – Hamza Ali Mazari, who turns out to be Jaskirat Singh Rangi – a real person? Or is it all made up for the screen?

At THOUSIF Inc. – INDIA, we love diving deep into Bollywood’s biggest hits, especially when they mix patriotism, action, and a touch of mystery.

Let us straightforwardly clarify this.

Spoiler alert: the character is entirely fictional, but the film draws smartly from real events and people.

I will break it down step by step so it is easy to follow.

The Big Twist In Dhurandhar

In the movie, Ranveer Singh stars as Hamza Ali Mazari, a tough and charismatic man who rises through the ranks of Karachi’s notorious Lyari underworld.

He wins the trust of gangsters, forms bonds, and even marries into a powerful family.

However, in the shocking finale, we learn his real name is Jaskirat Singh Rangi – an Indian convict from Punjab who was handpicked for a high-risk mission called “Operation Dhurandhar.”

This reveal hits hard.

It turns the whole story on its head: Hamza is not a Pakistani gangster; he is a deep-cover Indian spy sent to dismantle terror networks from the inside.

Ranveer brings so much intensity to both sides of the character, the quiet, loyal Hamza and the haunted, driven Jaskirat, that it is no wonder audiences are debating whether this could be based on a true story.

Why People Think It is Real

When the trailer was released, many fans noted similarities to real-life heroes.

Ranveer’s bearded, intense look reminded people of Major Mohit Sharma, an Ashok Chakra awardee who went undercover in Kashmir and sacrificed his life.

There was even a court case in which Major Sharma’s family raised concerns, worried that the film was using his story without permission.

Director Aditya Dhar quickly clarified: “Dhurandhar is not a biopic of Major Mohit Sharma. It is a spy thriller inspired by real events, not based on any one person’s life.”

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) also certified it as a fiction film.

So, while the visuals and themes feel authentic, the main character is not a real person.

The Real-Life Inspirations Behind The Film

Even though Hamza/Jaskirat is fictional, Dhurandhar draws from actual history to lend the story a sense of grounding and power.

Here is a quick comparison:

Element	Inspiration	Details
Operation Dhurandhar (Indian mission)	Loose inspiration from RAW/IB covert ops	India’s intelligence agencies have run long-term infiltrations, but nothing exactly like this.
Lyari underworld & gang wars	Real Operation Lyari (2012–2023)	Pakistan’s crackdown on Karachi’s criminal gangs, involving heavy violence and politics.
Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna)	Real gangster Abdul Rehman Baloch (Rehman Dakait)	Feared Lyari don killed in 2009; portrayed as a complex family man.
Chaudhary Aslam (Sanjay Dutt)	Real police officer Chaudhry Aslam Khan	Legendary Karachi cop who fought gangs; killed in a 2014 suicide bombing.
Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal)	Real terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri	Mastermind behind attacks like 26/11 Mumbai; shown as a ruthless ISI-linked figure.
Ajay Sanyal (R. Madhavan)	Inspired by Ajit Doval	India’s National Security Advisor; the “spymaster” who pushes for bold operations.

The film blends these real elements with fiction to create a thrilling story.

It references significant events like the 2001 Parliament attack, IC-814 hijacking, and 26/11 to show why India might need such a risky plan.

The Fun Easter Egg Connection To Uri

Here is something extraordinary for fans of Aditya Dhar’s earlier film Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019).

In Uri, a character mentions her late husband, Captain Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who died in action. In Dhurandhar, the same name pops up as Ranveer’s real identity.

It is a clever nod – probably the start of a bigger “Aditya Dhar Spy Universe” – but it is still fictional.

The Jaskirat from Uri was a martyred army officer, while the one in Dhurandhar is a convict-turned-spy.

No honest person matches either version.

Why This Matters For Movie Fans

Dhurandhar is a massive hit – it crossed ₹180 crore at the box office in its first week and is already the second-biggest opener of 2025.

People love it because it feels real without being a documentary.

Ranveer’s performance is raw and emotional, Akshaye Khanna steals scenes as the gangster, and the action sequences are heart-pounding.

However, remember that movies like this are entertainment first and foremost.

They take real history, add drama, and create heroes we can cheer for.

That is what makes them exciting!

Trivia

Did you know? The real Rehman Dakait was so powerful in Lyari that he was called the “Robin Hood” of the area. He built schools and helped the poor, even while running a criminal empire. The film also reveals that side of him, making the character more than just a villain.