In a recent interview, Director Aditya Dhar hailed choreographer Vijay Ganguly’s pivotal role in the success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. With a keen eye that rivals that of a seasoned director, Ganguly’s work on the infectious ‘Shararat’ track—initially at risk of being cut—showcases his artistry. Read on to know more in detail.

As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking box office run since its March 19 release, director Aditya Dhar has been taking a moment to celebrate the people behind the scenes. His latest tribute is for choreographer Vijay Ganguly, the creative force behind the ‘Shararat’ song in the first Dhurandhar film, whose viral hook steps have taken social media by storm.

Aditya Dhar praises Vijay Ganguly for ‘Dhurandhar’

In a detailed appreciation note shared publicly, Aditya Dhar highlighted Vijay Ganguly’s instinctive approach to choreography, one that goes far beyond counting beats and matching steps. He also drew a connection to Vijay’s lineage, noting that his storytelling instinct may well be inherited from his father, Anil Ganguly, the director behind classics like ‘Kora Kagaz’, ‘Tapasya’, ‘Trishna’, and ‘Saaheb’.Dhar shared, “Choreographer par excellence – Vijay Ganguly. With Vijay, it always begins with instinct. He doesn’t just hear music, he feels it and then translates that feeling into something you can see. What surprised me most on Dhurandhar was how much he thinks like a director. It 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 great Anil Ganguly’s son, but there’s a storyteller in him that goes beyond choreography.”

Aditya Dhar shares how ‘Shararat’ almost didn’t make it into the film

One of the most interesting revelations in Aditya Dhar’s note is that ‘Shararat’, now one of the franchise’s biggest viral moments, almost never happened. The director admitted he was not convinced about including a lip-sync dance track, but it was Vijay’s quiet confidence that changed his mind.“I still remember our conversations around ‘Shararat.’ I wasn’t fully convinced about doing a lip-sync dance track in the film. But Vijay just smiled and said, ‘Let’s go for it sir, it’ll be fun.’ That one push gave (composer) Shashwat (Sachdev) and me the confidence we needed. And what came out of it is honestly one of my favorite parts of the film.”

More about ‘Shararat’ and ‘Fa9la’ from ‘Dhurandhar’

Featuring Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza, ‘Shararat’ became an online sensation with fans and creators widely recreating its signature moves. Dhar also praised Vijay for his work across the franchise, from the number ‘Didi’ to the high-energy ‘Fa9la’ (Flipperachi) featuring Akshaye Khanna, noting that every sequence was infused with heart, detail, and passion, even on the most demanding shoot days.

More about the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise

‘Dhurandhar’ was released in theaters on December 5, 2025, while ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ arrived in cinemas on March 19, 2026. The first film raked in Rs 1300 crore, while the second installment has crossed Rs 1700 crore at the global box office.

New Delhi, “Kya Kamaal” Hai”, a song that serves as a reminder of togetherness and hope amid conflict, has been released from from filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s new film “Main Vaapas Aaunga”.

The film marks the second collaboration between Ali and Dosanjh after the critically-acclaimed 2024 movie “Amar Singh Chamkila”. It also reunites Ali with frequent collaborators music composer A R Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil.

Ali described the song, which has been sung by Dosanjh, as one of hope, released at a moment of global uncertainty.

“All of us are going through a tumultuous time today. The world is burning, towns and cities have been devastated, everybody is insecure. This reminds us of the time of partition of our country in 1947, which has left behind hurt but also beautiful stories of enduring love,” the filmmaker said.

Dosanjh said the song carries a quality of stillness amid the noise.

“There’s a lot of noise and chaos around us today, but this song has a certain stillness. It reminds you to slow down, breathe, and just be in the moment,” he said.

Rahman said the collaboration with Ali and Kamil felt like picking up an ongoing conversation.

“In a film that speaks about separation and displacement, the idea was to create something that gently stays with you, especially in a time when there is so much happening around the world,” he said.

Kamil described “Kya Kamaal Hai” as “a song of hope” that imagines a world without pain or conflict and said he hoped it would work as “a soul-soother for all”.

Set against the backdrop of the 1947 partition, “Main Vaapas Aaunga” stars Dosanjh alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari Wagh and Vedang Raina.

Produced by Applause Entertainment and Window Seat Films, the film releases in cinemas on June 12.

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