In a bold move to counter the distorted depiction of Pakistan in Indian cinema, the Sindh government has announced the release of Mera Lyari, a film designed as a direct cinematic response to the controversial Indian film Dhurandhar.
Dhurandhar, an espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, has sparked widespread backlash for its negative portrayal of Pakistan, particularly the Lyari area of Karachi.
The film’s depiction of Lyari as a war-torn, violent region led to its ban in Pakistan, with the government condemning it as harmful political propaganda intended to tarnish the country's image.
Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh's Minister for Information and Broadcasting, strongly condemned Dhurandhar on the social media platform X. He accused the film of intentionally vilifying both Lyari and Pakistan, labeling it as a deliberate attempt to mislead global audiences.
Sharjeel Inam Memon asserted that Lyari is a thriving hub of culture, peace, talent, and resilience, far from the violent image painted in the Indian film. He revealed that Mera Lyari will be released next month to offer a more accurate, inspiring narrative of the area’s true legacy.
Indian movie Dhurandhar is yet another example of negative propaganda by the Indian film industry against Pakistan, especially targeting Lyari. Lyari is not violence—it is culture, peace, talent, and resilience. Next month Mera Lyari will release, showing the true face of Lyari:… pic.twitter.com/v2FsVMfWsB
— Sharjeel Inam Memon (@sharjeelinam) December 13, 2025
“Lyari is a region of peace, prosperity, and pride,” Memon said, expressing confidence that the film will correct the misrepresentation of the region fostered by Dhurandhar.
The announcement was accompanied by the release of two official posters for Mera Lyari, featuring celebrated Pakistani actors such as Nadeem Ejaz, Samina Ahmed, and Dananeer Mobeen.
The film, produced by Ayesha Omar and directed by Abu Aleeha, promises to showcase the unity, culture, and achievements of Lyari’s people, offering a fresh, positive perspective of the region.
