Mumbai: The latest spy-action blockbuster Dhurandhar 2 has not only smashed box office records but also stirred a heated debate online: how much of the film is fiction, and is the infamous “Bade Sahab” scene based on real events?

Towards the climax, the film shows fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim as a frail, bedridden figure secretly controlling his empire from a sickbed. A flashback reveals a shocking twist: young Dawood allegedly falls victim to slow poisoning administered by Jameel Jamali, a cunning Karachi politician played by Rakesh Bedi. Fans and critics alike have been asking—could this be based on reality?

Nabil Gabol breaks his silence

Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, widely believed to be the inspiration for Jamali, recently addressed the speculation.

“I have never met him, nor do I know if he lives in Karachi… The media and the film Dhurandhar show that he lives in Karachi’s Clifton area… That area is just about 200 metres from my house… But I have neither seen him anywhere nor heard anything about him,” Gabol stated.

On the poisoning plotline, Gabol added, “The film shows him on his deathbed after being poisoned. But I don’t know whether that is true or not.”

Rakesh Bedi’s scene-stealing performance

While the film stars Ranveer Singh in a high-octane lead role, it is Rakesh Bedi’s portrayal of the manipulative Jamali that has captured audiences’ imagination. The suspenseful “Bade Sahab” plotline, combined with Bedi’s nuanced performance, has become the most-discussed aspect of the film online.

Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office, grossing over ₹1390 crore worldwide.

Social media users are asking whether the “deathbed poisoning” scene is entirely fictional or inspired by actual events.

With Gabol’s statement neither confirming nor denying the storyline, the mystery continues, making this spoiler the hottest topic among fans. Whether it’s fact or fiction, the suspense surrounding “Bade Sahab” has officially made Dhurandhar 2 a conversation starter well beyond the cinema halls.