Producer Aditya Dhar is bringing his upcoming political thriller Article 370 revolving around real-life events. This movie focuses on a sensitive subject that is not easy to pull off. And to have everything shown in a good light makes it more difficult, Aditya has followed the same route he did for his directorial- URI: The Surgical Strike. 


Producer Aditya Dhar Addresses 'Agenda-Driven' Criticism Over The Movie 'Article 370':

While talking about the same, Aditya says, 'I was always clear that I won't bypass protocol. For Uri, I presented the script to the ADGPI [Additional Directorate General of Public Information] and took approvals from every department at every stage. The MoD had to give us clearances. I have understood two important things - first, they give better feedback than 99 per cent of people from the [film] industry. Second, the procedures make our lives easier. After that, no one can harass us or stop our shoot. You have to show them your paperwork, you have to do your homework, and if your intent is correct, they will help you out.'


Aditya Dhar Discusses Protocols and Approvals for 'Article 370' Production:

The movie is directed by Aditya Jhambale and stars Yami Gautam and Priya Mani in key roles. Article 370 has been entirely shot in Kashmir. Aditya Dhar also shared about the way the movie's shoot went on smoothly. He further added, 'From 2019, it has been peaceful in Kashmir. Tourism has gone up. Colleges and schools are open. There is no stone-pelting, and the internet is smooth. People are seeing the good changes.'


Article 370 Director Aditya Jhambale Ensures Smooth Shoot in Kashmir:

Aditya Dhar also revealed why he did not direct Article 370, he shared, 'I was to direct a movie in 2009, then in 2011, then in 2013, and so on. My first film finally happened in 2019. I waited for a decade to get to that point. In my early years, I [was made to feel] that my PR skills and who I hang out with mattered more than my talent. I wanted to change that. I met Aditya Jambhale during the National Awards. He told me he tried assisting in Mumbai but wasn't entertained because he didn't come from a certain stratum. I saw myself in him. I want to platform meritorious people. When I did Uri, people didn't see Vicky Kaushal as a star. Yami started with Vicky Donor [2012], her career should have skyrocketed. If a star kid did that debut film, they would be at the Oscars! When this story came to us, I realized Jambhale was the right director for it. He gets the nuances of a political story. He was the most deserving person for the film, and that's the culture I want to maintain in my studio.'


Article 370, is an action political drama, led by Yami Gautam and directed by National Award-winner Aditya Suhas Jambhale. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar, the movie is scheduled to be released in cinemas worldwide on 23rd February 2024.