Karachi's Cheel Chowk: Dhurandhar Film Reveals Falcon, Not Eagle, Statue

• Karachi's Cheel Chowk gained fame after the Netflix release of the film Dhurandhar, sparking interest in its history.
• The film features a crucial scene at Cheel Chowk, where a large bird statue is prominently displayed.
• Despite its name, the statue at Cheel Chowk is actually a falcon ('shaheen'), not an eagle ('cheel'), a fact highlighted by the film.
• Originally known as Ibrahim Chowk, it was renamed Cheel Chowk after a falcon statue was installed, inspired by Allama Iqbal's 'shaheen' concept.
• The local Baloch community mistook the falcon for an eagle, leading to the popular name Cheel Chowk, a misconception that persists.