Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is refusing to slow down. The film has already crossed the Rs 1200 crore mark at the global box office. The spy-thriller, which featured an ensemble cast of seasoned actors, also saw the Bollywood debut of Sara Arjun. She began her career as a child artist and appeared in several films. With Dhurandhar, Sara shot to the spotlight and marked her transition from a child actor to a lead in Bollywood.
Now, she has penned a note of appreciation for the audience, who made Dhurandhar what it is.
She began her note by writing, “My strongest Dhurandhars — the audience. For a long time, there has been a narrative that audiences no longer have the patience for long-form storytelling, that attention spans have shortened, that cinema no longer finds its place. But you proved otherwise. You reminded everyone of the true strength of an audience and what happens when people come together to support something they genuinely believe in. The journey of Dhurandhar has been what it is because of you. Every bit of love, every moment you showed up, carried this film forward and I cannot thank you enough. As artists and makers, we can control every part of the process, but we have no control over the audience and that’s beautiful.We give our everything and trust that someone, somewhere, will connect. When that connection happens, it is one of the most fulfilling feelings in the world.”
The actress continued, “None of your love has gone unnoticed or unfelt. The warmth, encouragement, and kindness that have come my way have left me overwhelmed with gratitude. I bow my head in front of God, and in front of you, with a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am only just beginning, and to receive this kind of encouragement so early for a film I am a part of and for the work I’m trying to do means more to me than I can put into words. It strengthens me.”
She concluded by writing, “At the end of the day, acting is a performative art. We do what we do so that someone out there feels something real. To see that you truly felt it, that the story reached you, is a victory I don’t take credit for. That credit belongs to the makers. I’m simply grateful to have been a part of it. And even more grateful that you made this victory your own. As we step into a new year, I wish each one of you reading this, good health, love, growth, peace, and prosperity. Thank you for making me feel seen, supported, and loved. I’m the youngest on the team, but I’m taking the liberty of thanking you on behalf of all of us.”
