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Dhurandhar Star's Widow Questions Film Portrayal
9 Dec
Summary
- Late SP Aslam Khan's widow objects to 'offspring of devil' label.
- She threatens legal action if her husband's portrayal is inaccurate.
- The film depicts India's anti-terror campaign in Karachi's Lyari gangs.
Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar, which dramatizes India's campaign against Lyari gangs in Karachi, is drawing attention due to criticism from the widow of a key figure. Noreen Khan, wife of the late Karachi SP Chaudhary Aslam Khan, has voiced her concerns about her husband's depiction in the movie. She found certain references in the trailer, describing Aslam Khan as the 'offspring of the devil,' to be disrespectful to their Muslim faith.
Khan has indicated that she is prepared to pursue legal avenues if her husband's character is misrepresented or if the film engages in propaganda against him. She expressed disappointment that Indian filmmakers would choose to 'malign Pakistan.' Chaudhary Aslam Khan, a former Sind Police officer, was known for his role in operations against gangs in Lyari and was tragically killed by the TTP in 2014.
The film, starring Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy in Lyari, also features Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal. Despite mixed reviews, Dhurandhar has resonated with audiences, achieving a strong opening weekend collection of Rs 99 crore net in India. The controversy adds another layer to the film's reception.
