The widow of martyred Sindh police officer Chaudhry Aslam has strongly criticised the makers of the upcoming Indian film Dhurandhar, calling their portrayal of her late husband “offensive” and accusing the filmmakers of glorifying criminals.

 

In an exclusive interview with a private news channel, Noreen Aslam took umbrage at a dialogue included in the film’s trailer. 

 

She said, “The trailer says a child born from the devil and a jinn is called Chaudhry Aslam. This line attacks the character of Chaudhry’s mother. We are Muslims and we live in an Islamic country. We do not believe in relations between women and jinns. Chaudhry’s mother was a pure and pious woman.”

 

Noreen Aslam criticised Indian writers for targeting Pakistan. 

 

"Actors are never wrong, the writer decides everything. Indian writers always show Pakistan as a terrorist state, but they stay silent about the Indian colonel who admitted he placed a bet on Chaudhry Aslam. Whether Chaudhry is a hero or a villain depends on people's own view. I do not object to that, but Chaudhry stayed loyal to his soil.”

 

She warned that she will take legal action if the film misrepresents her husband. 

 

She said, “We will know on December 5 how they show Chaudhry. But if they try to run propaganda against him, I will use my legal right.”

 

Noreen questioned the glorification of Rehman Dakait in the film. 

 

Pointing out that TTP is a globally recognised terrorist group, she said that Rehman Dakait was never as big a terrorist as he is being portrayed. "Chaudhry encountered far more dangerous terrorists. Rehman was a extortionist and involved in drugs. He was never such a big don. Why did they show him like this, only they know.”

 

She also raised concerns about scenes involving Sanjay Dutt. 

 

"When the film releases, we will see whether the TTP spokesman calls Sanjay Dutt. The whole world knows what Chaudhry said. That clip is still on YouTube.”

 

Noreen Aslam also demanded a response from PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto over the film’s depiction of the party. 

 

She said, “The trailer shows a rally where one side has Benazir Bhutto’s picture, one side has the public and one side has Rehman Dakait. What are they trying to show? I believe the PPP spokesperson and Bilawal Bhutto must give a statement on this.”

 

The Bollywood film Dhurandhar, which includes key Pakistani figures as central characters, is scheduled for release on December 5. 

 

The cast includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt.