Sidharth Malhotra and Aditya Dhar’s Long-Awaited Collaboration? Karan Johar Reveals About Their Film That Was Meant to Happen

Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra recently appeared on Koffee With Karan, where host Karan Johar brought up his almost-collaboration with filmmaker Aditya Dhar. During the episode, Karan asked, “Aditya Dhar, Mohit Suri, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the directors of the moment. Is there anyone you’re willing to do anything to work with?”

*Sidharth responded*, _“Oh wow, I think all of them are extremely exciting. Maybe Aditya, because I’ve interacted with him in the past.”_ *Karan then recalled*, _“You were meant to do a film many moons ago.”_ *To which Sidharth replied,* _“Yes, in Dharma itself.”_

The exchange has sparked curiosity around what an Aditya Dhar–Sidharth Malhotra collaboration could look like, especially given their shared association with stories rooted in patriotism.

Over the years, Sidharth Malhotra has carved a distinct space for himself with films like Shershaah, Mission Majnu, Yodhaa and Aiyaary, taking on characters that represent the courage, conviction and sacrifices of the nation’s soldiers. His portrayal of Captain Vikram Batra in Shershaah remains one of the most defining performances of his career. The film, which went on to receive multiple National Film Awards, resonated deeply with audiences for bringing the story of a national hero to the screen.

On the other hand, Aditya Dhar has established himself as a filmmaker with a distinct storytelling sensibility, bringing together scale, emotion and narratives deeply rooted in the nation’s spirit.

Given Sidharth’s experience portraying nation’s most inspiring soldiers and Aditya’s knack for bringing stories of patriotism to life on screen, the combination holds immense cinematic potential. While their collaboration remains one that audiences can only hope to see materialise, the prospect of these two coming together has certainly sparked excitement among cinema-goers.