Zakir Khan Lyari joke at Screen Awards 2026 sparks debate
Zakir Khan speaking into a microphone on stage at the Screen Awards 2026.
Zakir Khan’s Lyari joke at the Screen Awards 2026 sparks online debate.
Web Desk: Zakir Khan has grabbed headlines after his Lyari joke at the Screen Awards 2026, where he has appeared to criticize the Dhurandhar during his live segment.

During the show, Zakir Khan Lyari joke quickly grabbed attention as he referenced the film, Dhurandhar.

While presenting, Zakir Khan criticize Dhurandhar film in a humorous way, saying its “bomb blasts in Lyari” have left Bollywood “on fire,” with smoke reaching from Bandra to Juhu.

The Zakir Khan Lyari joke soon went viral on social media. Some viewers found it funny and linked it to the intense storyline of the film, while others felt that Zakir Khan criticize Dhurandhar film in a way that touched on a sensitive topic.

The movie, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, is based on a spy mission set in Karachi’s Lyari area. Because of this background, Zakir Khan Lyari joke created mixed reactions among audiences.

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As clips continue to circulate, Zakir Khan criticize Dhurandhar film has become a trending discussion, with many debating whether such humor is acceptable or goes too far.