Pakistani actor Ahsan Mohsin Ikram has called for a complete boycott of the Indian spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, criticizing it for portraying Pakistan, specifically Karachi’s Lyari, as a global hub of terrorism. In a message addressed to Pakistanis worldwide, Ikram labeled the film “ultimate filth, Indian propaganda, garbage,” highlighting its nationalist and anti-Pakistan themes. […]
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Critics face online backlash over ‘Dhurandhar’ in India
The Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar has sparked widespread controversy in India and Pakistan over its depiction of cross-border tensions. Starring Ranveer Singh as an Indian intelligence agent infiltrating criminal networks in Karachi, the 3.5-hour film mixes real historical events with fictional storytelling. Read More: Dhurandhar mutes ‘Baloch’ after community backlash Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie […]
Imran Abbas criticises Dhurandhar over anti-Pakistan narrative
Pakistani actor Imran Abbas joined the debate on Wednesday, sharing a message on Instagram that strongly criticised the filmmakers. He accused them of turning cinema into “vehicles of hatred, hostility and division” instead of a medium meant to unite people. Reactions to Bollywood’s latest film Dhurandhar have been mixed on both sides of the border, […]
Court issues notice over Dhurandhar film defaming PPP
KARACHI: A sessions court on Monday issued notices to police over an application seeking registration of a case against the director, producer, and crew members of the Indian film Dhurandhar for allegedly defaming the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Read More: ‘Dhurandhar‘ is conspiracy against PPP: Murtaza Wahab The applicant, PPP activist Mohammad Amir, claimed the movie […]
‘Dhurandhar’ is conspiracy against PPP: Murtaza Wahab
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has reacted strongly to the Indian propaganda film ‘Dhurandhar’, shot around Lyari, terming it a conspiracy against the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). In a statement, Wahab said that Indian films are often based on conspiracies, adding that Lyari is not just their area but that Sindh and Pakistan as a whole […]
Indian spy thriller Dhurandhar sparks debate across India and Pakistan
The Indian spy thriller Dhurandhar, released on December 5, has taken audiences in India and Pakistan by storm. Loosely based on the Lyari gang wars, the film blends high-octane action with political messaging, prompting mixed reactions on both sides of the border. Meltdown 😁 #DHURANDHAR 🔥 According to some, the film is “propaganda” simply because […]
Sanjay Dutt reflects on prison struggles and personal growth
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt recently opened up about the hardships he faced during his legal battles and imprisonment, providing a rare glimpse into the emotional toll of his experiences. Read More: Saira Banu reveals Sanjay Dutt proposed to her Speaking in an interview, Dutt recounted the intense pressure his family endured after the Babri Masjid incident, including […]