‘Will Discuss Next Year’: Aditya Dhar Dodges Dhurandhar Question At National Film Awards | Bollywood News

Last Updated:September 22, 2026, 16:49 IST

At the 72nd National Film Awards, Aditya Dhar was asked about Dhurandhar, but the filmmaker chose to keep the spotlight on Yami Gautam and Article 370.

‘Will Discuss Next Year’: Aditya Dhar Dodges Dhurandhar Question At National Film Awards

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar and actress Yami Gautam graced the red carpet at the 72nd National Film Awards on September 22. The evening was particularly special for Yami, as she is set to receive the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for Article 370. The political thriller also bagged the Best Feature Film award. During their appearance on the red carpet, Aditya Dhar was asked about his blockbuster movie Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. The filmmaker, however, politely chose not to discuss the film on the occasion, and instead focus on his wife Yami’s film.

Aditya Dhar’s Reaction When Asked About Dhurandhar At 72nd National Film Awards

A video shared by DD National on social media shows Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam gracing the red carpet at the 72nd National Film Awards. When Aditya Dhar was asked about Dhurandhar, he laughed and politely dodged the question. He said, “We are here for Article 370. We will discuss Dhurandhar hopefully if we come next year also. But today it’s all about Article 370.”

Aditya’s response kept the focus firmly on the film that brought the couple to the National Film Awards.

Yami Gautam Calls It The ‘Biggest Validation’

For Yami, the National Award marks a deeply significant moment in her acting journey. Speaking about the honour, she said it was the “biggest validation” an artist can receive and called it the highest honour presented by the country.

Yami also reflected on how Article 370 gave her the opportunity to explore the kind of work she had wanted to do for a long time.

“Everything I had been wanting to do as an actor for the longest time,” she said, adding that years of hard work, challenges, and patience can ultimately come together in one defining moment.

“Kaafi baar bahut saalon ki mehnat, challenges, patience, they trickle down to one moment. I think for me that was Article 370,” Yami said.

About Article 370

Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 is a 2024 political action thriller. Jambhale co-wrote the script alongside Aditya Dhar, Monal Thaakar, and Arjun Dhawan, while the production was handled by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar.

The movie features an ensemble cast led by Yami Gautam Dhar and Priyamani, with supporting performances from Skand Thakur, Ashwini Kaul, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, and Kiran Karmarkar. The plot centres around the 2019 revocation of the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

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What award did Yami Gautam win at the 72nd National Film Awards?

Yami Gautam received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance in the political thriller Article 370 at the 72nd National Film Awards.

How did Aditya Dhar respond when asked about Dhurandhar at the awards?

Aditya Dhar laughed and politely avoided discussing his film Dhurandhar during the red carpet appearance, stating that the occasion was entirely dedicated to Article 370.

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Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 is a 2024 political action thriller that centers around the 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status.

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