Shashwat Sachdev, the composer of the song "Shararat" from the movie Dhurandhar, has revealed that the song comes from a very personal place. In an interview, Sachdev discussed the inspiration and creative process behind the track, offering insights into the emotions and experiences that shaped its sound.

Dhurandhar, a Hindi-language spy action thriller film, was released on December 5, 2025. Directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar and Jyoti Deshpande, the film features an ensemble cast, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan. The movie revolves around an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates Karachi's criminal and political circles to dismantle a terror network targeting India.

"Shararat," a track from the film's soundtrack, is composed by Shashwat Sachdev, with lyrics by Jasmine Sandlas and Shashwat Sachdev. The song features vocals by Shashwat Sachdev, Madhubanti Bagchi, and Jasmine Sandlas.

Sachdev's recent statement highlights the personal connection he feels to "Shararat." While he didn't reveal specific details, he implied that the song's playful yet evocative nature stems from real-life experiences and emotions. This personal investment likely contributed to the song's unique character and its ability to resonate with listeners. The lyrics of the song, written in Hindi and Punjabi, describe the innocence and mischief, and the captivating power of the eyes.

The soundtrack and background score for Dhurandhar were also composed by Shashwat Sachdev. Other crew members include Vikash Nowlakha, who handled cinematography, and Shivkumar V. Panicker, who was in charge of editing.

Dhurandhar was filmed in various locations in India and Thailand from July 2024 to October 2025. The storyline is inspired by real geopolitical events in South Asia, such as the IC-814 hijacking in 1999, the Indian Parliament attack in 2001, and the Mumbai attacks in 2008.