Sara Arjun, who recently made her highly anticipated Bollywood debut with Dhurandhar, has written a deeply emotional and heartfelt note dedicated to the film’s director, Aditya Dhar. Taking to Instagram, the young actor shared a warm picture with Dhar and called him “the real Dhurandhar,” expressing immense gratitude for the support, trust, and guidance he offered her throughout the filmmaking process.
“A Golden Heart and the Courage to Trust”
In her tribute, Sara described Dhar as someone with “a golden heart” — a leader who combines brilliance with humility. She spoke about how his compassion and quiet strength shaped not only her performance but also her personal growth. According to her, Dhar stood out for being “brilliant, yet grounded; accomplished, yet a pure soul.”
Calm Leadership That Held the Team Together
Recalling her time on set, Sara praised Dhar’s calm, collected leadership style. She shared that he was the steady force keeping the entire team centred, even during challenging moments.
“You were the strength that held us all together,” she wrote, adding that he never raised his voice. In one particularly impactful line, she described him as “not the silence before the storm, but the silence that caused it.”
A Mentor Who Made Her Feel Safe, Capable & Seen
Sara spoke openly about how Dhar never made her feel like a newcomer, instead creating a safe, nurturing space that allowed her to explore, learn, and evolve.
“You made me feel capable,” she wrote, highlighting how his confidence in her talent encouraged her to dream fearlessly.
A Vision That Inspired Focus and Determination
Referencing Dhar’s mantra on set — “Arjun ki nazar sirf aankh par thi” — she explained how this clarity of vision inspired her to stay committed and focused, both as an artist and as a person.
“One of the Greatest Gifts of Dhurandhar”
Sara concluded her note by calling Aditya Dhar not just her mentor but one of the greatest gifts she received from Dhurandhar. She thanked him for the rare, safe environment he created — a space that allowed her to aspire boldly and step into her debut with joy and confidence.
To her, he remains “the real DhuranDHAR.”
