A video that has been making waves on social media appears to show Pakistani women dancing to the popular song Shararat from the Hindi movie Dhurandhar. Several individuals have commented on the film's popularity despite its official non-release in Pakistan.
The clip, shared across multiple platforms, shows two women performing to the song at a wedding function, while guests cheer. The authenticity and location of the video have not been independently verified.
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Social media users point to cross-border popularity
Several users reacting to the clip highlighted what they described as the film’s reach across borders. Comments ranged from light-hearted praise to remarks about Bollywood’s cultural influence in the region.
One user wrote that the film seemed to be “living rent-free across the border”, while another said the response showed “so much craze despite the ban”. Others pointed out that similar dance videos using Dhurandhar songs had surfaced earlier as well.
The reactions focused largely on the contrast between the film’s restricted release and its continued visibility online.
Dhurandhar’s overseas release and ban
Dhurandhar did not receive theatrical releases in Pakistan and several West Asian territories, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Despite this, the film has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film overseas in 2025.
The Ranveer Singh-starrer has crossed ₹1,000 crore at the global box office, according to trade estimates.
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About the song ‘Shararat’
The dance number Shararat features Ayesha Khan and Krystle D'Souza. The song is composed by Sashwat Sachdev, sung by Madhubanti Bagchi and Jasmine Sandlas, and choreographed by Vijay Ganguly.
The music video recently crossed 100 million views on YouTube.
Film details
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, alongside Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt.
A sequel to the film is scheduled for release in March 2026.
