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Pakistani User Praises 'Dhurandhar' for Authentic Karachi Vibe
3 Feb
Summary
- Pakistani user praised the film's accurate Urdu and Karachi atmosphere.
- The user noted many authentic Pakistani references, including Imran Khan.
- Despite initial bans, the film became Pakistan's number one on Netflix.
The film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditay Dhar, has garnered significant attention following its Netflix release. Initially banned in Pakistan and Gulf countries, it has since emerged as the number one film in Pakistan on the streaming platform. A Reddit user, identifying as Pakistani and born in Karachi, shared their admiration for the film's research and authenticity.
This user highlighted the accurate depiction of Urdu language and the "Karachi vibe," noting many "pure Pakistani references." They specifically mentioned references to Imran Khan on rickshaws and praised the director's extensive research. While acknowledging minor inaccuracies like the non-existent "Karachi Roznama" news channel, the user found most of the Urdu dialogue to be accurate and even paused scenes to read the text.
Furthermore, the user stated that the film did not feel "anti-Pakistan" to them, emphasizing respect for the depth and research involved. The film stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover agent, supported by R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles. It also features the debut of actor Sara Arjun.
