Recognized filmmaker Priyadarshan praised Aditya Dhar, affectionately calling him a ‘devoted disciple’ and ‘loyal friend.’ He shared that Dhar’s ambitions of pursuing cricket met an unexpected twist due to an incident from his past. Priyadarshan expressed his pride in Dhar’s journey, noting how he has transcended the shadows of unacknowledged scriptwriting brilliance to shine in directorial roles.