Vishal Dadlani’s Video With Pakistani Journalist Safina Khan From London Goes Viral Days After His ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Criticism – WATCH
Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani is facing social media backlash after a video surfaced showing him in London with Pakistani journalist Safina Khan, shortly after he publicly criticised the narrative of the film 'Dhurandhar 2'. The controversy has divided netizens, with critics questioning the timing of the meeting.
Popular Indian music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following the circulation of a video showing him in London with Pakistani journalist Safina Khan. The clip went viral shortly after Dadlani publicly criticised the narrative of the newly released Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, leading to intense debate online regarding the timing and nature of the meeting. Ranveer Singh’s Auto Driver From ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Climax Reveals He Hasn’t Watched the Film Yet, Shares He Can’t Afford INR 500 Tickets for His Family.
Vishal Dadlani Spotted in London with ISI-Linked Pak Journalist Safina Khan
The viral video features Dadlani engaging in a casual conversation with Safina Khan, a Pakistani journalist based in London. In the footage, Khan introduces Dadlani as a prominent figure behind many of Bollywood’s hit songs. While the exact date of the recording remains unverified, its emergence has triggered a backlash from a section of social media users.
Amid ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Phenomenon, Vishal Dadlani’s Meeting With Pak Journalist Safina Khan Grabs Attention
Criticism has focused on Khan’s alleged past controversies, with some users pointing to reports linking her to anti-India rhetoric. Allegations have also surfaced regarding her supposed proximity to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, though these claims remain unproven. Critics of the composer have used the video to question his political leanings, while supporters argue the encounter appears to be a chance meeting in a public space.
Vishal Dadlani’s Criticism of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Over Demonetization Narrative
The controversy gained significant momentum because it followed Dadlani’s recent social media posts targeting the film Dhurandhar 2. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the movie reimagines the 2016 demonetization move as a strategic military operation titled Operation Green Leaf, aimed at dismantling terror funding networks.
Taking to Instagram, Dadlani shared a series of stories questioning the film’s factual basis. Though he did not name the movie directly, he used a song from its soundtrack as background music while sharing data that suggested demonetization had a negligible impact on long-term terror activities.
"A film is just entertainment. Facts are facts no matter what," Dadlani wrote in one post. He further advised his followers to "watch films for fun, but get your information from better sources." ‘Jameel Jamali’ Rakesh Bedi REACTS to Criticism Over ‘Creepy’ Video of Kissing Sara Arjun at ‘Dhurandhar’ Trailer Launch.
Conversely, the composer’s critics have labelled his meeting with Safina Khan as "insensitive" given the film's themes of national security and cross-border tension. As of Wednesday, Vishal Dadlani has not issued an official statement regarding the viral video or the subsequent social media trend calling for a boycott of his work.
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