KARACHI – Pakistani actor and director Yasir Hussain has responded with a sharp, sarcastic remark to Bollywood actor Sunny Deol’s controversial anti-Pakistan dialogue from his upcoming film Border 2.
The film, which has sparked considerable attention, features Deol in the lead role and continues the long-standing trend of producing anti-Pakistan narratives in Bollywood.
During the promotional activities for the movie, Deol delivered a line that has quickly gone viral on social media. In the dialogue, Deol says, “How far should the voice travel? To Lahore,” in a faltering tone, which was widely shared and criticized online.
Yasir Hussain, known for his bold and often humorous social media presence, shared the viral video on his Instagram story, offering a sarcastic comment: “Uncle can’t even get his own voice out.” His response quickly gained traction, with many of his followers joining in the conversation.
The video and Hussain’s response sparked a series of reactions from Pakistani social media users.
While some criticized Deol for the anti-Pakistan sentiment, others mocked the delivery of the dialogue, calling it poorly executed. The reaction highlights the ongoing tension in the entertainment industry regarding portrayals of Pakistan in Indian cinema.
The exchange has fueled further debate on social media, with users from both sides of the border commenting on the controversial dialogue and its delivery.
