Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has criticised the Indian film Dhurandhar, calling it another example of negative propaganda against Pakistan. He said the movie unfairly targets Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood and misrepresents its people and history.
In a post on X, Memon stressed that Lyari should not be linked to violence. Instead, he described the area as a symbol of culture, peace, talent and resilience. He said repeated portrayals of Lyari as a conflict zone distort reality and harm the community’s image.
Pakistani Film to Show Lyari’s “True Face”
Memon said an upcoming Pakistani film, Mera Lyari, will present a more accurate picture of the neighbourhood. Scheduled for release next month, the production aims to highlight Lyari’s positive identity, focusing on peace, prosperity and pride. According to Memon, local stories deserve to be told through a lens that reflects lived experiences rather than stereotypes.
Indian movie Dhurandhar is yet another example of negative propaganda by the Indian film industry against Pakistan, especially targeting Lyari. Lyari is not violence—it is culture, peace, talent, and resilience. Next month Mera Lyari will release, showing the true face of Lyari:… pic.twitter.com/v2FsVMfWsB
— Sharjeel Inam Memon (@sharjeelinam) December 13, 2025Dhurandhar, released on December 5, has sparked intense discussion among Pakistani audiences online. Many social media users criticised the film, labelling it a propaganda-driven narrative, while others mocked its storyline and characterisation.
The movie centres on the Lyari gang war and features an Indian intelligence officer, played by Ranveer Singh, as the main character. It also portrays the late gang leader Rehman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna.
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Rehman Dakait was killed in a 2009 police encounter led by then SSP East Chaudhry Aslam. In Dhurandhar, Chaudhry Aslam is played by Sanjay Dutt. Critics argue that the film oversimplifies complex events and reinforces negative perceptions of Karachi and its communities.
