Ram Gopal Varma Criticizes Dawood Ibrahim's Portrayal in Dhurandhar 2
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, previously a vocal supporter of Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, has revealed his sole criticism regarding the movie: the inaccurate portrayal of notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim. While Varma initially praised the film as a quantum leap in Indian cinema, comparable to Sholay, he later expressed disagreement with how Ibrahim was depicted as an active mastermind behind terror networks. In a conversation with writer Hussain Zaidi, Varma stated that the film’s narrative does not align with his understanding of the gangster’s current status. He argued that Ibrahim has been inactive by choice and effectively retired from criminal activities for the past two decades, contrary to the film’s depiction of him pulling strings in Pakistan-based terror operations. Varma acknowledged that neither he nor the director can definitively prove the absolute truth, but maintained that the portrayal felt incorrect based on his knowledge. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has achieved massive commercial success, earning over Rs 1733 crore globally. This commentary highlights the intersection of cinematic storytelling and historical perception in Indian underworld dramas.
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Ram Gopal Varma Criticizes Dawood Ibrahim's Portrayal in Dhurandhar 2
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, previously a vocal supporter of Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, has revealed his sole criticism regarding the movie: the inaccurate portrayal of notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim. While Varma initially praised the film as a quantum leap in Indian cinema, comparable to Sholay, he later expressed disagreement with how Ibrahim was depicted as an active mastermind behind terror networks. In a conversation with writer Hussain Zaidi, Varma stated that the film’s narrative does not align with his understanding of the gangster’s current status. He argued that Ibrahim has been inactive by choice and effectively retired from criminal activities for the past two decades, contrary to the film’s depiction of him pulling strings in Pakistan-based terror operations. Varma acknowledged that neither he nor the director can definitively prove the absolute truth, but maintained that the portrayal felt incorrect based on his knowledge. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has achieved massive commercial success, earning over Rs 1733 crore globally. This commentary highlights the intersection of cinematic storytelling and historical perception in Indian underworld dramas.
The Indian Express