The film ‘Mera Lyari’ is an upcoming Pakistani movie announced by the Sindh government as a response to the Indian film Dhurandhar.
The Sindh government has strongly reacted to the Indian film ‘Dhurandhar,’ which reportedly depicts Karachi’s Lyari neighborhood as a “war zone” and a “symbol of violence.”
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To counter this negative portrayal, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced a new Sindhi-language film titled ‘Mera Lyari’ (My Lyari) by showcasing its true culture, peace, talent, and resilience.
The Sindh government has also announced the launch of the ‘Lyari Transformation Project’ to improve its basic infrastructure, including road construction and the replacement of water and sewage lines. However, locals have cited power outages and rising poverty as the most pressing issues.
To present an authentic and positive image of the Lyari area, which the Sindh government and local residents argue has been unfairly depicted as a violent war zone in the Indian film Dhurandhar.
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The film is scheduled to be released next month (likely January 2026, based on the snippet dates).
It is a Sindhi-language film.
Ayesha Omar (also executive producer) is in the cast, while the director/writer is Abu Aleeha.
The other notable cast include Dananeer Mobeen, Nayyar Ejaz (Nadeem Ejaz), Samina Ahmed (Samiya Mumtaz), and Adnan Shah Tipu
The production has received support from the Sindh government and is intended for both local and international audiences to see the area’s true identity.
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The residents of Lyari are known for their community spirit, their passion for sports (especially football and boxing), and their cultural richness, but the area has continuously faced challenges and controversies stemming from decades of political manipulation and gang warfare.
