Did Former PM Nawaz Sharif Watch Dhurandhar 2? Pakistani Journalist’s Viral Post Sparks Buzz

A viral claim circulating on social media has sparked debate after a Pakistani user, identifying himself as a journalist, alleged that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif privately watched Dhurandhar 2, despite the film being officially banned in Pakistan and even appreciated a character reportedly inspired by him. The post quickly gained traction online, drawing mixed reactions, with many questioning its authenticity.The claim was shared on X by a user identified as Khalid Mehmood Khalid (@kmkhalid62). In the viral post, he wrote, ''Nawaz Sharif greatly appreciated his role in Dhurandhar 2. He asked a friend to arrange a copy of the film and watched it in full.'' The user also tagged journalist Aditya Raj Kaul, who is associated with the film as a research

consultant. The post has since garnered over 3 lakh views on the platform.Note: Times now could not independently verify the authenticity of the viral post.

However, as the claim spread, several users began questioning its credibility. Many turned to Grok AI to verify the information, while others responded with a mix of scepticism and humour. One user wrote, ''I want to see his reaction to a movie like a podcast or interview something @kmkhalid62 why don't you ask him to come infront of camera for once Pls god make this happen.'' Another remarked, ''Even he watched a pirated copy. Pakistan bans a film and all Pakistanis watch pirated copies shamelessly. Typical Pakistan.'' Meanwhile, some users outright dismissed the claim, calling it ''absolutely fake.''With no official confirmation, the internet remains divided over the authenticity of the viral post, highlighting how quickly unverified claims can gain momentum online.Meanwhile, Dhurandhar Part 2, starring Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Danish Pandor, and others in key roles, has crossed the Rs 1500 crore mark globally, smashing several box office records and continuing its strong run worldwide.