Dhurandhar brings Karachi’s underworld to the screen through the chilling story of Uzair Baloch — the Lyari crime lord accused of brutal murders, kidnapping, extortion, and unimaginable acts of violence.
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News1805-12-2025, 18:01

Dhurandhar: Uzair Baloch, Lyari's Brutal Crime Lord, Hits the Big Screen

  • The movie "Dhurandhar" depicts the story of Uzair Baloch, a notorious Karachi crime lord.
  • Danish Pandor plays Uzair Baloch in "Dhurandhar," with Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait.
  • Uzair Baloch's criminal career in Lyari began after his father's 2003 murder, leading to a reign of terror.
  • He was accused of orchestrating nearly 200 murders, supplying intelligence to Iran, and widespread corruption.
  • Baloch was sentenced to 12 years in Karachi's Central Jail in 2020.

Why It Matters: A film portrays the brutal legacy of real-life Karachi crime lord Uzair Baloch.

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