Dhurandhar: Pakistani Viewers Point Out Loopholes In Film, Reveal What Girls In Lyari Cannot Do

Lahore: People in Pakistan are thoroughly enjoying both of Aditya Dhar's films: 'Dhurandhar' and 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge'. Now, a video featuring Pakistani viewers has gone viral. While they praised the film, they also pointed out certain elements depicted in the movie that are simply not possible in Pakistan. The viewer in the video has a connection to Lyari; he also spoke about the gang wars in that area. Furthermore, he stated that it is absolutely impossible for a girl in Pakistan to leave her home and go live with someone in the manner shown in the film. He also commented on Sara Arjun's mini-skirt.

Why are Pakistanis Calling 'Dhurandhar' Overrated?

This video was posted on the Instagram page "The Besharam Foodie." The accompanying caption reads: "I spoke to a Pakistani person in Bali about *Dhurandhar*." In the video, the Pakistani man says, "*Dhurandhar* is a bit overrated. For instance, there is a line in the movie that every Karachiite found hilarious: 'Whoever controls Lyari, controls Karachi. And whoever controls all of Karachi, controls Pakistan.' We Karachiites, however, say that Karachi is an 'orphan city'—it belongs to no one. If you want to control Pakistan, just control Lahore; that alone is more than enough."

What is The Reality of Lyari's Gang Wars?

The Pakistani man revealed that his family hails from Lyari. He acknowledged that there was indeed some gang-related violence in the area, but noted that it was typical of the kind of skirmishes that occur between rival gangs in neighboring localities—nothing like the scale depicted in the film. Another amusing detail in *Dhurandhar*, he noted, was seeing a girl walking around in a mini-skirt. A young woman sitting alongside him chimed in: "In Pakistan, it has never happened—and never would happen—that a girl walks the streets at night wearing a mini-skirt. That simply doesn't happen, especially not inside Lyari."

What about the signboards?

The young man continued: "At the parties and raves depicted in the film, the signboards—even those for the restrooms—were written in Urdu. That’s not how it is in reality. Signboards in Pakistan aren't in Urdu; they are always in English. The cinematography was excellent, though. The film itself was great, and we really enjoyed it. The songs were fantastic."

What is The Story of Dhurandhar?

The film *Dhurandhar* tells the story of Hamza, an Indian spy. He infiltrates the region, ensnares a minister's daughter in his trap, and, by joining a local gang in Lyari, eliminates several terrorists. The film is banned in Pakistan and the Gulf countries.