Chaudhry Aslam’s widow threatens legal action against ‘Dhurandhar’

ISLAMABAD: Noreen Aslam, the widow of martyred Sindh police officer Chaudhry Aslam, has expressed strong reservations over the ‘negative’ portrayal of her husband in the recently released Bollywood film Dhurandhar, announcing that she will initiate legal action against the filmmakers.

Speaking to a private news channel, Noreen said that the film appears to have anti-Pakistan propaganda, which not only misrepresents her husband’s services but also harms Pakistan’s image.

She questioned why the filmmakers chose Lyari as a backdrop and why the character of Rehman Dakait has been exaggerated, when, according to her, Chaudhry Aslam devoted his life to fighting dangerous terrorists.

Noreen said that such negative scenes and propaganda go against the memory and sacrifices of the martyred officer.

She warned that she would proceed against the directors and screenwriters under international law for false narrative or negative depiction of her husband.

She said that Chaudhry Aslam’s bravery and service to the nation are recognised globally, and misrepresenting him through a film is unacceptable.

Dhurandhar is a Bollywood production featuring Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh and others in lead roles. The film was released on December 5, 2025 and has been criticised by some quarters for allegedly promoting anti-Pakistan themes.

The film has earned INR188.60 crore in India over six days and INR44.08 crore overseas in four days. However, its earnings may take a significant hit due to bans in Gulf countries, a key market for Bollywood as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have officially banned the film.

According to reports, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar have imposed a complete ban on Dhurandhar due to its alleged anti-Pakistan content and scenes deemed politically and culturally sensitive for the region.

Given the Gulf countries’ close ties with Pakistan and the large Pakistani diaspora residing there, authorities maintain strict oversight on such content.

Several films in the past have also faced restrictions over harsh or provocative themes.