By Admin 
A new debate has erupted in Pakistan regarding the Bollywood film Dhurandhar. Actor Rakesh Bedi has played the character named ‘Jamil Jamali’ in the film. Now Pakistani leader Nabil Gabol has claimed that this character is actually based on him, although the name has been changed in the film.
Nabil Gabol said in an interview to Pakistani YouTuber Nadir Ali that the film was a superhit, but his character was not presented properly. He says that in the film, MNA 2007 is written under the name of ‘Jameel Jamali’, and in 2007, he was the MNA from that area. He alleged that the filmmakers did not take his real name due to fear of defamation. According to him, the real names of many other characters were used in the film because they are no longer alive, but their names were changed.
Objection to the presentation of the character
Gabol said that his character in the film was shown as weak and sycophantic, whereas his role during 2007 to 2009 was strong and influential. He said that he was in a “dominant” role at that time and had taken many important decisions. He also said that the language and cultural presentation was wrongly shown in the film. According to him, the people of Lyari are Baloch and Punjabi language is not spoken there, whereas it was shown so in the film.
Question on Liari’s image
Nabil Gabol said that in the film, Lyari was shown as a hub of terrorism and gangster activities, which is not correct. He claimed that the crime rate in the four police stations of Lyari is lower compared to other areas of Karachi. He also said that the people of Lyari are sports lovers and friendly, and the image there has been misrepresented.
Statement regarding India-Pakistan
During the interview, Gabol linked the film to India-Pakistan tension and said that this film has been made targeting Pakistan. He accused Indian media and film industry of tarnishing the image of Pakistan.
current political situation
Nabil Gabol told that he is currently associated with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and has been re-elected MP from Lyari area. He says that attempts were made to eliminate him politically, but he again reached Parliament with the support of the public. Overall, this controversy regarding the film ‘Dhurandhar’ has now taken a political color. On one hand, there is discussion about the commercial success of the film, while on the other hand, the debate has intensified regarding the presentation of characters and political message.