Updated On: 17 December, 2025 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A 26/11 terror attack survivor who was inside the Taj Hotel has shared a deeply emotional reaction to Dhurandhar. She called Ranveer Singh’s performance in the moment “bone-chilling and gut-wrenching"

Still from Dhurandhar
The impact of the recently released film Dhurandhar has been profound, but for many. Among the many moments, actor Ranveer Singh`s performance in the 26/11 sequence has emerged as the emotional core of the film, drawing an overwhelming response from audiences, critics, and even survivors of the tragedy. Among the most powerful reactions is that of a survivor who was inside the Taj Hotel on the night of the tragic attacks, whose words underline just how deeply Ranveer’s portrayal cuts.
The survivor took to her X handle and wrote, "I was in the Taj Hotel on the night of 26/11 with my husband Ajay_Bagga. We were fortunate to survive the heinous terrorist attack that night and were rescued alive after 14 hours."