Playing a villain in Bollywood comes with its own set of risks — and actor Vivek Sinha knows that better than most right now. His portrayal of hijacker Zahoor Mistry in the blockbuster Dhurandhar has earned him both praise for his performance and a fierce wave of online hatred for one particular dialogue. His response, though, is worth reading in full.
Vivek Sinha & the Dhurandhar Controversy
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Actor | Vivek Sinha |
| Character | Zahoor Mistry (Hijacker) |
| Film | Dhurandhar (starring Ranveer Singh) |
| Director | Aditya Dhar |
| Controversial Dialogue | Zahoor Mistry’s “darpok Hindu” monologue |
| Platform | Jio Studios |
| Sequel | Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (released March 19, 2026) |
What Did Vivek Sinha Actually Say — And Why Did It Blow Up?
Vivek Sinha recently took to Instagram to address the flood of hate comments he received after sharing a video featuring his dialogue from Dhurandhar. The backlash included comments telling him he looked like a terrorist, threatening to hit him through the screen, and accusing him of making people angry.
The actor clarified that he is from Bijnor and currently lives in Mumbai — not from Pakistan, as some commenters seemed to assume. He also saluted the patriotism behind the reactions, even while gently calling out the confusion between actor and character.
This is the reality of playing a deeply convincing villain in Indian cinema. The method acting tradition demands total commitment to a role — and when an actor does it too well, audiences sometimes forget the person on screen is just doing their job. Vivek Sinha clearly succeeded in making Zahoor Mistry terrifyingly believable.
Why This Controversy Actually Proves How Good the Film Was
Think about it — if audiences weren’t emotionally invested, nobody would be sending hate mail to a supporting actor. Dhurandhar went on to become a sensational blockbuster at the box office, with Ranveer Singh’s second instalment, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, set to hit screens on March 19, 2026.
The passion behind the backlash is, in its own odd way, a testament to the storytelling. Great cinema provokes real emotion — and Vivek Sinha’s performance clearly did exactly that.
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