News Track With Marya Shakil: 'Dhurandhar' Crosses ₹1000 Cr ; Rakesh Bedi & Experts Debate

On this episode of NewsTrack, Maria Shakeel discusses the massive success of Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', which has crossed the ₹1000 crore mark in just 21 days. Actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the role of Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali, joins film trade analyst Komal Nahata, critic Mayank Shekhar, and author Advaita Kala to analyze the film's impact. The panel debates whether the film's triumph is due to its 'fiercely patriotic stance' or cinematic excellence, while addressing criticisms of glorifying violence. Bedi shares his experience portraying a 'cunning politician' in the film, stating, 'I studied a lot of Pakistani politicians... to create my own kind of a character.'