Dhurandhar 2's 'Atif Ahmed' Character Sparks Political Firestorm for Samajwadi Party

• The film Dhurandhar 2's character "Atif Ahmad" has sparked controversy due to its strong resemblance to slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, putting the Samajwadi Party on the defensive.
• The character's portrayal, including a Chakia backdrop and links to ISI/Lashkar-e-Taiba, mirrors Atiq Ahmed's life, despite a disclaimer from filmmakers.
• Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of using films to create a "fabricated narrative" and malign the party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
• SP leaders fear the film reinforces the "mafia-politician" tag and reopens the chapter of Atiq Ahmed's association with the party, impacting voter perception.
• The controversy highlights the intersection of cinema and politics in Uttar Pradesh, with competing narratives on law and order and the legacy of Atiq Ahmed.