Nabil Gabol, the Pakistani politician whose personality reportedly inspired the character Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar, played by Rakesh Bedi, has now said that he would like to make a film that counters Dhurandhar.
His statement has sparked curiosity and debate, especially among film observers who are interested in how this idea might take shape on screen.
With the kind of success Dhurandhar has achieved, such a move could turn into an interesting opportunity.
If Nabil Gabol actually goes ahead and produces a film responding to or countering the narrative of Dhurandhar, it would give international audiences a chance to see how Pakistani filmmaking can match with the standards of India's Dhurandhar.
It could also invite comparisons in terms of storytelling, production scale and cinematic presentation where the world may either clap or laugh at.
Another interesting aspect is the business angle. Pakistani films receive zero traction in India and nobdoy almost knows if they make films at all.
However, a film made as a response to a widely discussed Indian project could attract curiosity among audiences across different countries.
Indians living abroad and other global viewers might watch it, just like how Pakistanis watched Dhurandhar either in theatres outside Pakistan, or using VPNs sitting in Pakistan itself.
In that sense, the project could become a rare opportunity for a Pakistani film industry to gain visibility beyond its usual market.
If executed well, it may even help bring wider recognition to Pakistani cinema on the global stage and Nabil Gabol can grab all the credit.
Welcome Nabil! Go ahead! All the best.