Aditya Dhar in Talks for Lachit Borphukan Biopic After Dhurandhar Success
Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar is in talks for a biopic on legendary Ahom warrior Lachit Borphukan, following a request from Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Film circles and fans await official confirmation.
Dumtika Editorial
July 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Assam CM approached Aditya Dhar for a Lachit Borphukan biopic
Dhar is known for his successful film Dhurandhar
The biopic aims to showcase Borphukan's victory over the Mughals
No official confirmation yet on Dhar's next project
Aditya Dhar, the acclaimed director behind the hit film Dhurandhar, is generating buzz once again as discussions surface about his potential involvement in a biopic on the legendary Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan. The news gained momentum after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed in an interview that he had personally reached out to Dhar, urging him to helm a film on Borphukan's life.
Dhar, who has built a reputation for delivering successful and impactful films, is now at the center of speculation regarding his next directorial venture. The proposed biopic aims to bring the story of Lachit Borphukan—celebrated for leading the Ahom forces to a historic victory against the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671—to a wider audience. The initiative is reportedly part of the Assam government's efforts to highlight Borphukan's legacy on a national scale.
Social media has been abuzz with excitement ever since the news broke, with fans and film circles eager to see how Dhar might approach this grand historical subject. While there is significant interest, no official confirmation has been made regarding the project's timeline or whether it will be Dhar's immediate next film. Reports also indicate that Dhar is developing another project with Ranveer Singh, slated to begin in 2027, and has been linked to other historical ventures as well.
With multiple high-profile projects in the pipeline, all eyes are on Aditya Dhar to see which story he chooses to bring to the big screen next. Fans can look forward to further updates as these discussions progress.


