Pak politician Nabeel Gabol proposes Lyari Ka Gabbar in response to Dhurandhar 2
Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol said that the character Jameel Jamali, played by Rakesh Bedi, resembles him, especially as he served as the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from Lyari during the period depicted in the story.
Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol has announced plans to make his own film after facing intense online trolling following its release Dhurandhar 2. Claiming that a character in the film is based on him, Gabol stated that he intended to counter the portrayal with a project inspired by his version of events.
Responding to the backlash, Gabol said he would respond “powerfully” and convey through cinema what Lyari “really is”. His proposed film, tentative title Lyari’s GabbarThe film is positioned as a direct response to producer Aditya Dhar’s espionage drama, which has sparked debate on social media platforms.
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Why does Nabil Gabol believe the film is about him?
In a recent conversation with a content creator, Gabol pointed towards the character of Jameel Jamali played by Rakesh Bedi and said that it is very similar to him. He highlighted that he served as the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from Lyari during the period depicted in the film, suggesting a direct connection.
Gabol also criticized the portrayal of the character, particularly a narrative twist that shows the man as an intelligence operative. He argued that his personality and role were misrepresented in the portrayal, saying that aspects of Lyari’s image were exaggerated in the film.
What did he say on trolling?
Addressing online criticism, Gabol said he has noticed questions on Indian social media about his silence. He responded by saying that he would give a stronger answer, drawing parallels with real-world tensions. He also said that the people of Lyari remain unaffected by such depictions.
What is Dhurandhar 2 about?
It was directed by Aditya Dhar stalwart In the franchise, Ranveer Singh plays the role of an Indian spy working in the Lyari area of Karachi. The film also stars Arjun Rampal, Akshay Khanna, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.
The second installment has emerged as a major success at the box office, Crosses Rs 1,000 crore worldwide Within a week of its release.
Had Gabol raised concerns earlier?
Gabol had previously raised similar objections stalwart film releasedSaying that his character was not portrayed accurately. He reiterated that his real-life personality was much more outspoken than the one shown on screen.