Pawri Ho Rahi Hai girl Dananeer Mobeen calls Devdas 'overrated', faces backlash
Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen called Devdas "overrated," sparking an online debate after her comments went viral. She questioned the film's storyline, while many social media users defended the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer.
Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen, who became widely popular for the viral Pawri Ho Rahi Hai meme, has sparked an online debate after calling Devdas “overrated” during a recent conversation.
Her remarks about the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer quickly went viral, with social media users divided over her criticism of the film’s storyline and themes.
Speaking in a conversation with Mashion, Dananeer was asked to pick a classic film she considers overrated and she chose Devdas.
She questioned the storyline and its 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?"
"Why is everyone going gaga? I get the sets, the grandeur, outfits, but the story? Why are we glamorising alcoholism?,” she added.
The actor also came into the spotlight in India after featuring in the recently released film Mera Lyari, which is being described as Pakistan’s response to India’s Dhurandhar.
Social media users react strongly to her comments
Her comments quickly spread across social media, with users on X reacting strongly.
While some agreed with her perspective, many others defended the film and criticised her take on a widely regarded classic.
One user wrote, "Holy crap, is she insufferable. I couldn't even make it through the whole clip. Someone please sit her down and explain to her what a 'tragedy,' is in the literary sense. Or better yet, stop giving her the damn mic altogether and save us all the trouble (sic)."
Another user commented, "What an utter idiotic take. She is running down a one of the greatest classics written by one of the greatest playwrights ever existed. Thats why education is so important. Any random person getting a mic and speaking nonsense needs to stop (sic)."
A third reaction read, "Devdas is a cinematic masterpiece, it's original novel is itself a beautiful literature work. It's not for someone who enjoys a masala movie (sic)."
Take a look at the reactions:
Dananeer Mobeen is known for her work in Pakistani television dramas including Meem Se Mohabbat, Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri and Very Filmy.
Released in 2002, Devdas is adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1917 novel. The story has seen multiple screen adaptations over the years, including Bimal Roy’s 1955 version featuring Dilip Kumar, Suchitra Sen and Vyjayanthimala.
Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen, who became widely popular for the viral Pawri Ho Rahi Hai meme, has sparked an online debate after calling Devdas “overrated” during a recent conversation.
Her remarks about the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer quickly went viral, with social media users divided over her criticism of the film’s storyline and themes.
Speaking in a conversation with Mashion, Dananeer was asked to pick a classic film she considers overrated and she chose Devdas.
She questioned the storyline and its 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?"
"Why is everyone going gaga? I get the sets, the grandeur, outfits, but the story? Why are we glamorising alcoholism?,” she added.
The actor also came into the spotlight in India after featuring in the recently released film Mera Lyari, which is being described as Pakistan’s response to India’s Dhurandhar.
Social media users react strongly to her comments
Her comments quickly spread across social media, with users on X reacting strongly.
While some agreed with her perspective, many others defended the film and criticised her take on a widely regarded classic.
One user wrote, "Holy crap, is she insufferable. I couldn't even make it through the whole clip. Someone please sit her down and explain to her what a 'tragedy,' is in the literary sense. Or better yet, stop giving her the damn mic altogether and save us all the trouble (sic)."
Another user commented, "What an utter idiotic take. She is running down a one of the greatest classics written by one of the greatest playwrights ever existed. Thats why education is so important. Any random person getting a mic and speaking nonsense needs to stop (sic)."
A third reaction read, "Devdas is a cinematic masterpiece, it's original novel is itself a beautiful literature work. It's not for someone who enjoys a masala movie (sic)."
Take a look at the reactions:
Dananeer Mobeen is known for her work in Pakistani television dramas including Meem Se Mohabbat, Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri and Very Filmy.
Released in 2002, Devdas is adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1917 novel. The story has seen multiple screen adaptations over the years, including Bimal Roy’s 1955 version featuring Dilip Kumar, Suchitra Sen and Vyjayanthimala.
