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# Bollywood Clash: Dhadak 2 Director Shazia Iqbal Labels Dhurandhar a 'Sinister' Film Inciting Hate! **Imagine a blockbuster spy thriller topping Netflix charts, only for another director to call it out for embedding hate in its core.** That's the fiery drama unfolding between *Dhadak 2* helmer **Shazia Iqbal** and Aditya Dhar's *Dhurandhar*, starring Ranveer Singh.[1][2][3] Fresh off its Netflix premiere on January 30, *Dhurandhar* follows an Indian intelligence officer infiltrating a Pakistani criminal network, striking a patriotic chord with audiences and filmmakers alike—praise from Anurag Kashyap for its craft (despite ideological qualms) and Hrithik Roshan for its thrills.[3] But Shazia Iqbal isn't buying the hype. In Instagram Stories posted Sunday, she dropped a cryptic bombshell without naming the film directly, but pairing her words with *Dhurandhar*'s title track and viral song "Fa9la" made the target crystal clear.[1][2] "What a **sinister film**! It's not hidden, it's not unintentional—**inciting hate and violence is in the DNA of the film**," she wrote, slamming the praise for its "cool BGM" and calling out "industry dude bros" for their "blatant apathy" toward minorities.[1][2][3] She even shared a fan's DM questioning how *Dhadak 2*—her socially conscious remake tackling caste and privilege[4]—could be lumped with *Dhurandhar*, highlighting their clashing ideologies.[1][2]

This isn't just shade—it's a bold stand from Iqbal, whose *Dhadak 2* (starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri) draws from real-world caste atrocities and fights censorship battles to amplify marginalized voices.[4][5] While *Dhurandhar* basks in box-office glory and technical acclaim, Iqbal's call-out sparks a bigger question: Does Bollywood's love for high-octane patriotism overlook divisive undertones? Reactions are pouring in, with some defending the film's execution and others echoing her concerns about minority representation.[3] What do you think—masterful thriller or problematic propaganda? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post if it got you talking, and let's keep the Bollywood debate alive!**
Citations
1.https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/shazia-iqbal-calls-out-dhurandhar-sinister-film-instagram-article-153543917
2.https://www.latestly.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-is-a-sinister-film-dhadak-2-director-shazia-iqbal-criticises-ranveer-singhs-blockbuster-spy-action-film-for-this-reason-7297118.html
3.https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/dhadak-2-director-slams-aditya-dhar-s-dhurandhar/story
4.https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/dhadak-2-director-shazia-iqbal-on-trolling-censorship-brownface-and-how-she-tweaked-pariyerum-perumal
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OskboqyuXJo
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