New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- Filmmaker Aditya Dhar is basking in the strong response to the trailer of his upcoming spy actioner Dhurandhar. At the Mumbai launch on Tuesday, Dhar spoke at length about the team's commitment - noting that several cast and crew members, including lead star Ranveer Singh, worked 16-18 hour days without a single complaint.

While intended as praise, the remark has reopened conversations about work culture in Bollywood, with many social media users calling the long hours "exploitative" and "nothing to boast about".

The trailer was unveiled at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) with Ranveer and the ensemble cast in attendance. Reflecting on the film's journey, Dhar said it brought together people eager to ...