📌 Key Points
- Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol claims the character Jameel Jamali in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is based on him.
- Gabol denies ever meeting Dawood Ibrahim, despite the film’s portrayal of him living nearby.
- He questions the accuracy of ‘Dhurandhar 2’s’ depiction of Dawood Ibrahim’s health.
- ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is a sequel about an Indian agent infiltrating Karachi’s criminal and political circles.
Nabil Gabol, a Pakistani politician, believes the character Jameel Jamali in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is inspired by him. He is now denying ever meeting Dawood Ibrahim. He is also questioning the film’s narrative, specifically regarding the portrayal of Dawood.
Nabil Gabol Claims ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Character Based on Him
If there’s one actor who managed to steal the spotlight in Dhurandhar apart from Ranveer Singh , it is Rakesh Bedi, who impressed audiences with his portrayal of Jameel Jamali. Now, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol , who believes the character is inspired by him, has reacted to the depiction in the film, addressing claims about whether he has ever met fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim .
Now, in an interview, Nabil Gabol was asked if he has actually met Dawood Ibrahim.
Gabol Denies Meeting Dawood Ibrahim
The host asked him, “Humare Mumbai se ek padosi rehte hain Karachi mein, unhe bade sahab bolte hain. Kya aap mile ho unse (Our neighbour from Mumbai lives in Karachi; he is called ‘Bade Sahab’. Have you met him?)”
To this, Nabil Gabol responded, “Main kabhi nahi mila hun, na mujhe pata hai ke woh Karachi mein mein rehte hain… Media aur Dhurandhar film mein dhikhaya hai ke woh Karachi ke Clifton area mein rehte hain… Woh area mere ghar se 200 metre ki duri pe hai… But na meine unhe dekha hai kahi ya unke baare mein sunna hai (I have never met him, nor do I know if he lives in Karachi… The media and the film Dhurandhar show that he lives in Karachi’s Clifton area… That area is just about 200 metres from my house… But I have neither seen him anywhere nor heard anything about him).”
Questions Arise Over Film’s Accuracy
He added, “Dhurandhar mein dhikhaya hai ke woh death bed pe hain aur marne wale hai Jameel ke injection dene ke baad. But mujhe nahi pata ke woh hai ya nahi hai (In Dhurandhar, it is shown that he is on his deathbed and about to die after Jameel gives him an injection. But I don’t know whether it is actually the case or not).”
Dhurandhar 2 is a sequel to the spy-action thriller Dhurandhar, which was released in theatres in December 2025 and grossed over ₹ 1300 crore worldwide. The film franchise follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent, played by Ranveer, who infiltrates Karachi’s criminal syndicates and political power structures in Pakistan in an effort to dismantle a terror network targeting India. The movie also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi. Dhurandhar 2 has collected over ₹ 1390 crore worldwide and more than ₹ 870 crore net in India.
Gabol’s strong denial adds another layer to the discussion around ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and its controversial narrative. His remarks fuel further debate about the film’s portrayal of real-life figures and events, particularly concerning Dawood Ibrahim.
