Debate and support on the film ‘Dhurandhar’
The reality and fiction of stories shown in cinema is often discussed. When someone who has witnessed these events gives his opinion, the debate escalates further. Recently, Pakistani journalist Arif Ajakia has expressed his support for the film ‘Dhurandhar’. He says that many of the events depicted in the film are based on his own eye-witnessed realities that he experienced while growing up in Karachi.
Dhurandhar created new records of earning at the box office
‘Dhurandhar’ film franchise starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role has been a topic of discussion for some time now. Its first film was released in 2025, and its sequel is set to break all box office records in 2026. However, some groups have criticized the film, believing that the film presents a one-sided portrayal of Karachi’s crime networks and India’s anti-terror operations.
Arif Aajkia’s statement on the film
Arif Ajakia, while talking to journalist Saurabh Dwivedi in the program ‘Talk Journalism 2026’, supported the events shown in the film. He said he was well aware of those conditions as he had spent most of his life in the ‘Lyari’ area of Karachi, which is often known for criminal activities. According to Ajakia, the film’s portrayal completely matches her experiences.
Discussing family background
During this conversation, Ajakia also shared an interesting information about her family. He told that he was born in Karachi, but his parents belong to Junagadh, Gujarat, India. For this reason, despite being born in Pakistan, he considers himself of Indian origin.
The film ‘Dhurandhar’ is directed by Aditya Dhar, in which Ranveer Singh plays the role of ‘Jaskirat Singh Rangi’, an Indian intelligence officer who carries out covert missions across the border. In this film R. Many prominent actors like Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Manav Gohil are included. The second film of this series, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ was released on March 19 and has made a record earning of more than Rs 1,800 crore worldwide. This statement of Ajakia gives rise to a new debate on the veracity of the film and its impact.
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