Dhurandhar received backlash in Pakistan
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Moneycontrol13-12-2025, 10:27

'Dhurandhar' Draws Pakistani Ire for Inaccuracies, Propaganda

  • Aditya Dhar's film "Dhurandhar" faces criticism from Pakistani critics and social media users over factual inaccuracies.
  • Pakistani critics, including Omair Alavi, state the movie inaccurately depicts Karachi and events from 2007-2008, despite its slick production.
  • The Ranveer Singh-starrer, set in Karachi's Lyari town, is accused of taking creative liberties and featuring anti-Pakistan dialogues.
  • Specific inaccuracies highlighted include costume choices, such as Ranveer Singh's character wearing a half-sleeve shalwar kameez.
  • Content creator Bilal Hassan praised the film's action but criticized its anti-Pakistan dialogues, labeling them as propaganda.

Why It Matters: A film's inaccurate portrayal of Pakistan fuels cross-border controversy.

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