Noorine Aslam, the widow of martyred Sindh Police officer Chaudhry Aslam, has announced her intention to produce a film or drama that will accurately portray her late husband’s life and extensive services. Her decision comes in response to the controversial Indian film ‘Dharendhar,’ which she asserts has mischaracterized her husband’s role and contributions.
Speaking to a private news channel at the Karachi Press Club following the December 5 release of ‘Dharendhar,’ Mrs. Aslam voiced strong criticism of the Indian production. She contended that the film presented an incomplete and erroneous account of Chaudhry Aslam’s legacy, primarily limiting his character to the Lyari operation while largely overlooking his significant efforts in broader counter-terrorism campaigns, particularly against groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“The Indian film ‘Dharendhar’ is fundamentally anti-Pakistan, and its creators’ intentions regarding our security forces have never been clear,” Mrs. Aslam stated, targeting the filmmakers. “If India truly intended to produce a film on terrorism, their focus should have been on the TTP, not solely on Lyari.” She emphasized that her husband’s distinguished career, marked by numerous critical operations, cannot be reduced to a single event.
Shaheed Chaudhry Aslam, widely recognized as an “encounter specialist,” served with valor in the Sindh Police from 1980 until his martyrdom in 2014. Throughout his tenure, he led extensive operations against organized crime, militant networks, and various criminal gangs in Karachi. His life was tragically cut short on January 9, 2014, when he, alongside his guards, driver, and two other police officers, was killed in a car bomb attack on the Lyari Expressway.
Noorine Aslam’s forthcoming project aims to offer a comprehensive and truthful chronicle of her husband’s legacy, fully encompassing his relentless fight against the TTP and his encounters with dangerous criminal networks. “We will bring Chaudhry’s complete story to light through a film or drama because India has unfairly confined his character merely to Lyari,” she affirmed, underscoring her commitment to presenting an authentic chronological account of his dedicated service and profound sacrifices.
The Indian film ‘Dharendhar’ has ignited considerable debate among both Pakistani and Indian audiences, particularly concerning its repetitive portrayal of Karachi through scenes of explosions and violence. Echoing Mrs. Aslam’s sentiments, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon also condemned ‘Dharendhar’ as another example of negative propaganda directed against Pakistan, specifically targeting the Lyari region.
