Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is all praises for Aditya Dhar’s latest film Dhurandhar, calling it “a love letter to every unknown man, woman and patriot”.
“Today was a fun day. After a long time I saw a movie in a theatre by myself. The afternoon show was Packed & WOW what a ride it was ! It’s probably one of the best films I have seen in a long time,” Preity wrote on social media on Wednesday.
Dhurandhar, set in the late 2000s, released on 5 December. Inspired by real events linked to India’s counter-terrorism operations in Pakistan, the film stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza, an Indian operative attempting to infiltrate the network of Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna).
Calling the film raw and real, Preity applauded the cast’s performances, the soulful, stirring music, and Aditya Dhar’s direction, which she said was tough yet full of heart.
“This is not a film. It’s a love letter to every Unknown Man, Woman & Patriot who has stood in harm's way to protect our country,” Preity added.
Lauding Dhar, Preity further said, “3 and a half hours went by in a blink and I’m already ready to see it again. Aditya Dhar I have no words ! When I do I will call you and tell you how I feel & how much I loved this masterpiece Till then all I wanna say is Don’t miss it folks.”
Produced by Lokesh Dhar, Dhurandhar is a collaboration between Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The spy thriller has earned over Rs 550 crore worldwide since its release.
Dhar, known for his 2019 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike, which earned him a National Award.
On the work front, Preity will be next seen in Lahore 1947 alongside Sunny Deol.