Bollywood film ‘Dhurandhar’ banned in Pakistan, but song played at event attended by Bilawal Bhutto sparks debate

The recently released Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar has been banned in Pakistan following allegations that the film promotes an anti-Pakistan narrative. Several Pakistani politicians and groups have also initiated legal action against the makers of the film, accusing it of hurting national sentiment.

Amid this controversy, a video from Pakistan has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread discussion and criticism. The clip shows the popular FA9LA song from Dhurandhar being played at a party event attended by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Despite the official ban on the film in Pakistan, the song was reportedly used at the event while Bilawal Bhutto and other party leaders were present on the stage. The visual has led to sharp reactions online, with users questioning the contradiction between the party’s legal stance against the film and the public use of its music at a PPP-linked programme.

Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, features Akshaye Khanna in the role of the notorious dacoit Rahman. The FA9LA song, performed by Bahrain-based rapper Flipperachi, plays during Akshaye Khanna’s entry sequence and has gained massive popularity across social media platforms. The powerful visuals combined with the music have made the clip widely shared, contributing to the song’s viral status beyond India.

Interestingly, the PPP itself has approached a Karachi court against Dhurandhar, objecting to the alleged use of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s photograph in the film. The party has sought registration of an FIR against the film’s cast and crew, claiming the portrayal is objectionable and unlawful.

In this backdrop, the circulation of a video showing the film’s song being played at an event attended by Bilawal Bhutto has added a new layer to the controversy. While the film continues to enjoy massive box-office success in India, reportedly crossing ₹300 crore in collections, the debate around its reception and opposition in Pakistan shows no sign of dying down.

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