Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
YouTuber Karl Rock, based in India, recently discovered pirated copies of the Indian film Dhurandhar being sold at Karachi’s Rainbow Centre, a known hub for pirated content. Despite a ban on Indian films in Pakistan, the movie was available for only PKR 50 (approx. Rs 16), surprising many who saw Rock’s video online.
In the video, Rock expressed his surprise, saying, “Indian films are banned in Pakistan, but look what I found.” The shopkeeper confirmed, “This is an Indian film, Dhurandhar. It has been released recently.” When Rock asked about the price, the seller replied, “Sir, it is for Rs 50 PKR (Rs 16).”
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Dhurandhar premiered on Netflix on January 30, and quickly topped the streaming service‘s weekly Top 10 list in both India and Pakistan, despite the Pakistani government’s ban.
Indian social media users reacted with amazement, especially about CDs and pendrives still being used for pirated films in Pakistan. One commented, “A film bashing Pakistan is being loved in Pakistan, lol.” Another said, “Still Selling pirated films is crazy… Still remember 15 years ago or so my cousin brought CDs of pirated movies.”
Others noted, “The movie is banned by Pakistan government, but it is getting pirated normally, and it is also the top trending Netflix movie. Make it make sense.” Some were surprised that physical media like CDs and pendrives remain popular, with one remarking, “We can still buy films on a pendrive and CD in Pakistan? This trend was over here before at least 10 years. Strange.”
The film also features Ranveer Singh, whose family has Sindhi roots and migrated from Pakistan to India during the partition.
Following the success of Dhurandhar, the sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is scheduled for release in cinemas on March 19.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
