A scene from the Pakistani television series Jahannum Ba'raasta Jannat has sparked a massive wave of online mockery, with netizens dubbing it the 'Pakistani Dhurandhar.' The show features actor Javed Sheikh portraying an Indian Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief, whose dramatic delivery and heavily accented Hindi dialogues have become a meme sensation.
The comparison to the Indian film Dhurandhar: The Revenge emerged as clips of Sheikh's character spread across social media platforms like X and Reddit. Viewers highlighted what they perceived as a spoof-like and over-the-top depiction of Indian intelligence operations.
Viral Dialogues Fuel Social Media Frenzy
Among the most widely shared clips, Sheikh's RAW official is seen strategizing against Pakistan. In one instance, he declares, "Pakistan ka Diwalia bhale hi na nikle, lekin social media pe Pakistan ka Diwalia kar do" (Even if Pakistan is not destroyed, destroy them on social media). His assistant's deadpan reply, "Wo to hum karte hi rehte hain" (That we keep on doing), further amplified the humor for online audiences.
Another notable dialogue from the sequence references a fictional 'Operation Sindoor,' with the character stating, "Operation Sindoor ki rat mitane aur sarkar ka gussa thanda karne ke liye RAW ko bohot kuchh karna padega" (To end the conversation around Operation Sindoor and to calm down the government's anger, RAW will have to do a lot). This line, along with a dramatic declaration about playing "Holi with enemy’s blood" and an "Akhand Bharat" map in the background, drew significant attention and ridicule.
Netizens React to 'Pakistani Dhurandhar'
Social media users were quick to comment on the show's production quality, acting, and dialogue delivery. Many remarked on the 'Urdu accent me Shudh Hindi with poor acting' and questioned the authenticity of the portrayal, with one user humorously asking, "Did you download the wrong Dhurandhar?" Others pointed out the perceived lack of research, contrasting it with Pakistani criticisms of Indian films.
The heightened conversation around intelligence portrayals follows the release of Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which starred actors like Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan. The satirical comparisons underscore a broader cultural commentary on cinematic depictions of geopolitical tensions.