Why a Bollywood spy film sparked a political storm in India and Pakistan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Yashraj SharmaDecember 16, 2025 at 05:53 AM

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The Bollywood film *Dhurandhar*, starring Ranveer Singh, has sparked controversy in India and Pakistan following its recent release. The film, a 3.5-hour spy thriller, depicts an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistani "gangster and terrorist" networks. Set against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two countries after a rebel attack in Kashmir, the movie dramatizes a covert mission by India's Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). Critics argue that *Dhurandhar* promotes ultra-nationalist tropes and misrepresents history, reflecting a trend in Bollywood. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, features Singh as the Indian agent and Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist.

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