Pakistan Strikes Back at Dhurandhar: Announces Film ‘Mera Lyari’ to Showcase Local Culture
Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar is making waves not just in India but abroad as well. While the film has been widely celebrated internationally, it has also faced criticism in Pakistan for its portrayal of certain locales. In response, the Sindh government has announced a new film titled Mera Lyari, aimed at presenting the true culture of Karachi’s Lyari district.‘Mera Lyari’ to Highlight Lyari’s True FaceLyari, a notorious neighborhood in Karachi, has often been depicted as a hub of gang wars, with infamous figures like Rehman Daku historically making headlines. After Dhurandhar’s release, which included scenes set in Lyari, the area has again come under media scrutiny. In response, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced the film on 13 December, sharing its post...










