Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen, who gained fame in India through her viral "Pawri Ho Rahi Hai" moment, is now at the centre of a heated online debate. Her remarks about the cult classic, Devdas, have spread rapidly across social media, leaving audiences sharply divided.
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What She Said About Devdas
During a conversation with Mashion, Dananeer was asked to name a classic film she believes doesn't deserve its reputation. Without hesitation, she pointed to Devdas.
She questioned both the storyline and its underlying themes, saying, “What is the story? There's an alcoholic, there's a woman who has no self-respect, there's a dad who is a (beep sound), and there is another woman who is forced upon the man what is happening and why is it a classic?"
She continued, "Why is everyone going gaga? I get the sets, the grandeur, outfits, but the story? Why are we glamorising alcoholism?”
Internet Reacts With Praise And Criticism
Once the clip began circulating, reactions poured in almost instantly. Some users were quick to dismiss her comments, while others surprisingly agreed with her take.
One user wrote, "I'm sure Dananeer has no clue that Devdas was based on a novel from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, one of the most prolific authors from the Bengali Renaissance. This is what happens when you become an actor due to viral reels. She probably thinks Ismat Chughtai is a medical lab"
Another comment read, "Dananeer! Destroying her image herself. 1st by poor dressing choice recently and now this undue opinion on Devdas."
Not everyone disagreed, though. One user argued, "Who cares what it was based on. She's not wrong. The movie is very problematic."
Some responses took a harsher tone, with one remarking, "Tomorrow she will call Shakespeare overrated . Little learning is a dangerous thing and she proved it like no other !!! Such people should avoid speaking on public platforms to sound like an expert . Just stick to your job that is acting ."
Others tried to strike a middle ground. One comment noted, "i mean it's a toxic story but they legit showed how alcohol ruined him."
Another added a more nuanced defence: "A classic example of a social media influencer turned actor who clearly hasn't done her homework. Story of Devdas runs deeper than a man addiction with alcohol it's abt the rotten caste system, patriarchy, personal weakness that drove him to that point in the first place."
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About Devdas
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Devdas remains one of Bollywood’s most visually iconic films. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit in leading roles, the 2002 romantic drama earned widespread acclaim for its lavish sets, music, and emotionally charged performances.
Over the years, it has built a loyal following not just in India but across international audiences as well.