Saumya Tandon, who played Ulfat, Rahman Dakait’s wife in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, expressed gratitude for the love and recognition she’s receiving. Despite her limited screen time, she feels deeply appreciated and thankful for the audience’s warm response.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has created a strong buzz at the box office, swiftly surpassing the Rs 100-crore mark in its first week. Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller has earned widespread praise from industry experts for its gripping narrative and impressive performances. The ensemble cast has been applauded for delivering impactful portrayals. Among them is Saumya Tandon, who played Ulfat, the wife of Rahman Dakait. On Thursday, the actress shared a heartfelt note on social media, expressing gratitude for the film and the appreciation she received, despite appearing only briefly on screen. Her message resonated widely, drawing admiration from fans and colleagues.
Saumya Tandon on the Warm Response to Dhurandhar
Using her official X account (formerly Twitter), Saumya posted a heartfelt message expressing gratitude for the appreciation she received for her role in the film. She wrote, “It’s truly humbling to receive such an outpouring of love and appreciation for my role in #Dhurandhar. Although my screen time was brief, many of you mentioned that the character left a mark, and that genuinely means a lot to me.”
It’s absolutely overwhelming to receive so much love and appreciation for my part in #Dhurandhar. It wasn’t a long screen time, but so many of you told me the character made an impact, and that truly means the world to me.
All credit to the incredible @AdityaDharFilms. Thank… pic.twitter.com/PiUmpFRxhe
— Saumya Tandon (@saumyatandon) December 11, 2025
She continued, “All the credit goes to the remarkable @AdityaDharFilms. Thank you for including me in Dhurandhar; you created something magical. This wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic #AkshayKhanna, a dream collaborator. Thanks for this opportunity @CastingChhabra #Jyoti Deshpande @jiostudios @LokeshDharB62 for having me.”
Saumya commended Dhurandhar for its dignified and respectful portrayal of women
Earlier, in her tweet, Saumya praised the film for its thoughtful and respectful portrayal of women. She remarked: “In the world of Dhurandhar, with the societal norms depicted by the director, it is a male-centric environment, yet women are portrayed with respect. They are not subjected to violence, objectification, or depicted as mere wives, even though that society could have permitted it. It’s crucial to recognise that we are exploring a very different reality. I apologise that the essence of this story doesn’t lend itself to glamorous heroines performing songs on picturesque beaches; that may suit other narratives, but not this one. Nonetheless, as an actress, I hope to have chances to engage in women-centric stories.”
Clarifying that her comments weren’t directed at any other spy-thriller amid comparisons with the YRF Spyverse, Tandon tweeted, “And I’m not criticising anyone at all. I appreciate all types of films—romantic tales on beaches, love stories in the mountains, songs, dances, everything. However, this film simply didn’t possess that essence or requirement.”
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar tells the story of Hamza Ali Mazari, a mysterious young man who infiltrates Pakistan’s criminal underworld by joining Rehman Dakait’s gang. His marriage to the daughter of a powerful politician is later revealed as part of his covert mission as an Indian undercover agent, gathering critical intelligence from within enemy territory. The espionage thriller boasts a star-studded cast, including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and others. Released on December 5, the film has achieved remarkable success and already confirmed a sequel, set to hit screens on March 19, 2026.