Nabil Gabol responds to Dhurandhar: The Revenge discussion over alleged Dawood reference

Nabil Gabol has come under renewed public attention after online discussions linked his name to a political character shown in Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

The debate emerged after audiences focused on the character Jameel Jamali, portrayed in the film as a powerful and politically connected figure operating from Karachi.

Viewers on social media began drawing comparisons between the fictional character and known political personalities from Pakistan, leading to direct questions being raised during a recent media interview.

Responding publicly, Gabol said he has never personally met Dawood Ibrahim and stated that he has no direct knowledge of where he lives.

He explained that reports and cinematic portrayals often suggest that Dawood Ibrahim is based in Karachi, particularly in the Clifton area, but said he has neither seen him nor had confirmed information regarding his presence there.

Gabol also referred to scenes from the film where a character believed to represent Dawood Ibrahim is shown physically weak and confined to a bed, saying such portrayals belong to film narrative rather than facts known to him.

The discussion gained wider attention because the film presents Karachi as a central location in its story, linking criminal networks, political influence, and intelligence operations.

In the movie, actor Ranveer Singh plays an undercover operative who enters the criminal landscape of Karachi to dismantle a cross border security network.

The story also includes flashback scenes showing the lead character’s earlier identity and military motivation, adding emotional depth to the action driven narrative.

Jameel Jamali’s character is later revealed to have hidden loyalties, which intensified public interest in whether the role was inspired by real figures.

Film analysts note that such characters often combine fictional writing with recognizable regional political themes, which naturally leads audiences to speculate.

Since release, the film has generated debate in both India and Pakistan because of its references to crime, intelligence rivalry, and political imagery.

While some viewers see the character purely as fiction, others continue discussing whether the writing intentionally mirrors known personalities from Karachi.

The controversy has added another layer of publicity to the film, which is already performing strongly in multiple language markets across South Asia.

Courtesy: NDTV