Pakistani actor Dananeer Mobeen calls Devdas 'overrated', faces backlash

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.

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.