Updated On: 10 December, 2025 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Saumya Tandon defended Dhurandhar against accusations of misogyny, explaining that the film’s gritty setting naturally limits glamorous portrayals of women. She emphasised that despite being a male-dominated world, the women in the story are treated with dignity

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Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar released in theatres on December 5. Starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles, the espionage drama is inspired by real events and has generated significant conversation on social media. Saumya Tandon, who plays Rahman Dakhait’s (Akshaye Khanna) wife, has stepped in to defend the film against claims of being misogynistic.
The discussion began when a user on X accused the film of promoting misogyny. The post criticised Bollywood actors and alleged that the movie glorifies aggression and toxic masculinity.