India has continued its trend of producing films with anti-Pakistan themes, with the latest release being Border 2, starring Bollywood actor Sunny Deol in the lead role. The movie has drawn attention not only for its storyline but also for some controversial dialogues aimed at Pakistan.
During promotional events for the film, Sunny Deol delivered a line intended to target Pakistan: “How far should the voice go? All the way to Lahore.” However, the delivery of the dialogue, reportedly in a faltering voice, quickly became a topic of discussion online and went viral across social media platforms. The clip prompted widespread reactions, including criticism, ridicule, and sarcastic remarks from viewers in both India and Pakistan.
Among those reacting was Pakistani actor and director Yasir Hussain, who responded to the viral video with humor and sarcasm. Sharing the clip on his Instagram story, Hussain mocked Sunny Deol’s dialogue delivery, writing that the actor “can’t even get his own voice out.” The comment was intended to highlight the awkwardness in Deol’s performance while poking fun at the aggressive tone of the dialogue.
Social media users in Pakistan joined in, with some criticizing the Bollywood actor for using films to propagate anti-Pakistan sentiments, while others found the delivery of the dialogue amusing and joined in the ridicule. The incident further sparked debates about the use of cinema to convey political or nationalistic messages, with many noting that the viral clip was generating more amusement than fear or anger.
The interaction between Sunny Deol’s film promotion and Yasir Hussain’s sarcastic reaction underscores the ongoing cultural exchange and commentary between the two countries’ entertainment industries. While Border 2 aims to stir patriotic sentiment, the response on social media demonstrates how such attempts are often met with humor and critique, reflecting the public’s engagement with cinema beyond its intended message.
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