Nadia Khan criticized the film for allegedly presenting Pakistan in a negative light, triggering widespread discussion on social media.
Reacting to the criticism, popular actress Iffat Omar took to social media to provide a different perspective.
She emphasized that Dhurandhar is “just a story,” and pointed out that thousands of Indian movies featuring Indian villains are released each year. She questioned why one movie based on Pakistan should become a news item.
Iffat Omar added that audiences should not overreact and highlighted the importance of distinguishing between cinematic fiction and reality.
This is actually cringe,India makes thousands of films every year and thousands of them has Indian villains and one they make about Pakistan and you start howling about it.Its a film,its a story , it is directors way of telling a story. So relax.Its ok every country has good and… https://t.co/XKynB2hvDb
— Iffat Omar Official (@OmarIffat) December 11, 2025
The discussion also gained traction with social media reactions from India. One user commented humorously: “Burnol moment from Pakistan, I am enjoying this meltdown 😹,” with sharing the video of Naida Khan criticizing the movie, highlighting the viral nature of the debate online.
Meanwhile, Nadia Khan’s initial points focused on the sensitivity of Pakistan’s portrayal in cinema and how media should avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes.
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Her concerns resonated with some fans but were challenged by those advocating for creative freedom in storytelling.
The Dhurandhar controversy continues to trend across social media, reflecting the fine balance between artistic expression and national sentiment in films.
