Political Controversy Erupts Over 'Atif' Character in Dhurandhar 2; Samajwadi Party Raises Objections
Dhurandhar 2 Sparks Political Row: Samajwadi Party Objects to 'Atif' Character
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CNBC Awaaz•27-03-2026, 07:08
Dhurandhar 2 Sparks Political Row: Samajwadi Party Objects to 'Atif' Character
•Dhurandhar 2 faces political backlash over the character 'Atif Ahmed', with the Samajwadi Party alleging it resembles slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed.
•The character 'Atif' is shown as a mafia from Prayagraj's Chakia area, with attire and style similar to Atiq Ahmed, and connections to ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
•SP chief Akhilesh Yadav claims the film aims to damage political images, especially before the 2027 assembly elections, by linking SP to mafia politics.
•SP MP Afzal Ansari questions selective portrayal of real-life characters for box office gain, asking if other criminals will also be depicted.
•The controversy highlights the deep connection between cinema and politics in India, posing an image challenge for the Samajwadi Party.
