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SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed: ‘When they want to avail benefit…’

SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed: ‘When they want to avail benefit…’

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Ever since Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge was released, the film has remained firmly in the spotlight. While it has enjoyed a largely positive reception, social media hasn’t held back from picking apart its weaker moments. Now, Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari has taken aim at the makers of Dhurandhar 2, criticising their portrayal of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. Led by Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar 2 was released on March 19. SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers Several social media users believed that the character of Atif Ahmed in Dhurandhar 2, which is directed by Aditya Dhar, is inspired by UP gangster Atiq Ahmed. Former MP and Mafioso-turned-politician Atiq and his brother Khalid Azeem aka Ashraf were killed on April 15, 2023. During an interview with ANI, Afzal Ansari slammed the makers of the film franchise for cashing in on a real-life individual to earn money at the box office. Talking about Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Afzal Ansari said in Hindi, “I have not watched that film. Film industry comes with stories. The screenplay is not …

Mukesh Chhabra reveals how he found Atiq Ahmed and Nawaz Sharif lookalikes for Dhurandhar 2, reacts to memes | Interview

Mukesh Chhabra reveals how he found Atiq Ahmed and Nawaz Sharif lookalikes for Dhurandhar 2, reacts to memes | Interview

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Ever since Dhurandhar 2 released in theatres last week, the discussion is as much about Aditya Dhar‘s ‘detailing’ and Ranveer Singh’s performance as it is about the support cast. Some of the actors playing characters inspired by real figures are dead ringers for those figures. So much so that there are theories that AI was involved. We spoke to casting director Mukesh Chhabra about what went into casting these roles and his process for the two blockbusters. Mukesh Chhabra is the casting director of Dhurandhar. Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 were shot back-to-back in 2024-25, with Mukesh and his team casting over 300 roles. While the main cast, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Rakesh Bedi, has earned acclaim, the supporting cast has been praised for its resemblance to the roles they play. Actors playing roles inspired by ISI financier Javed Khanani, former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, and UP gangster Atiq Ahmed have befuddled audiences with their resemblance. Mukesh Chhabra on Dhurandhar’s casting When we tell the casting director about memes claiming the real Nawaz Sharif …

Atiq Ahmed’s Two Plots Worth Rs 6 Crore Attached By UP’s Prayagraj Police

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Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was assassinated in April 2023. Prayagraj, UP: 13 Police here on Friday attached two plots of lands worth nearly Rs 6 crore bought by slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed under the name of his acquaintance, officials said. ACP (Civil Lines) Shwetabh Pandey said these plots were bought by Ahmed in the name of his acquaintance Shyamji Saroj. The plots measure about 1,344 square metres and are worth about Rs 6 crore, the officer said. He said that the attachment of immovable property acquired by Ahmed from the money and influence earned from the world of crime has been done under Section 14 (1) of the Gangster Act, after which a board has been installed here and the inspector of Naini police station has been appointed its administrator. On April 15 last year, Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists while police personnel were escorting them to a medical college in Prayagraj for a checkup. (Except for the headline, this story has not been …

Atiq Ahmed`s house worth over Rs 3 crore in Noida attached by UP police

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The Prayagraj Police on Saturday attached an immovable property, worth 3.7 crore, belonging to late mafia don Atiq Ahmed in Noida. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Deepak Bhukar said police attached Ahmed`s house in Sector 36 of Noida under the Gangster Act of the state. The attachment came as part of police action in the murder of Umesh Pal, a key witness in the BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case, who was shot dead in broad daylight on February 25, 2023. On the complaint of Umesh Pal`s wife Jaya Pal, a case was registered against Atiq Ahmed, his brother Ashraf, wife Shaista Parveen, Atiq`s two sons, Guddu Muslim and Ghulam, and nine other associates at Dhoomanganj Police Station. Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, named in more than 100 criminal cases, were shot dead by two people when they were being taken to a government Hospital in Prayagraj by police on April 15, 2023. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, …

HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Security to Atiq Ahmad’s Son in Jail

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Published By: Pragati Pal Last Updated: December 15, 2023, 23:36 IST In his petition, Ali Ahmad had sought security, especially when warrants issued by a court are served to him, asking him to appear before the court concerned.(Representational image/X) In his petition, Ali Ahmad had requested the court to conduct the hearing of his case through video-conferencing for security reasons The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad’s son Ali Ahmad, seeking security in jail due to apprehensions of a “threat” to his life. In his petition, Ali Ahmad had requested the court to conduct the hearing of his case through video-conferencing for security reasons. He had also said if needed, he could be interrogated on the premises of the Naini Central Jail in Prayagraj, where he is currently lodged. When the matter was taken up by the court, no one appeared on behalf of the petitioner, even though the cause list was revised. Taking note of it, a division bench of Justices Vivek Kumar Birla and Vinod …

Former Samajwadi Party Leader Atiq Ahmed’s Wife Joins BSP

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Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and mafia Atiq Ahmed’s wife joined BSP. Pryagraj, UP: Shaista Parveen, the wife of former Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and mafia Atiq Ahmed, joined BSP on Thursday. Ms Parveen joined the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) during its one-day workers’ conference at Sardar Patel Seva Sansthan in Alopibagh.    Addressing the workers’ conference, Shaista Parveen said, “I thank Behen Mayawati for taking me in the Bahujan Samaj Party. I will try to take the party forward with all my heart.” Talking to reporters, BSP’s zonal in-charge Ghanshyam Chandra Kharwar said, “Today’s program was organised to tell workers about the BSP’s policies. Shaista Parveen, wife of former MP Atiq Ahmed, joined the BSP on this occasion.” “Shaista Parveen was given the membership of the party on the orders of party supremo Mayawati. If Shaista Parveen wants to contest the mayoral election on the party’s ticket, we will request party chief Mayawati to give her ticket,” he added. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from …