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People started talking about Rehman Dakait, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna, as soon as Dhurandhar hit the big screens. Yet far fewer people speak about Chaudhary Aslam, who not only fought indomitably against Rehman Dakait but also unyieldingly annihilated his empire. Let’s dig more into him whose story is not less than any Bollywood saga.
The Untold Story of Chaudhry Aslam
New Delhi: Sanjay Dutt's powerful entry scene in the film 'Dhurandar'—cigarette in one hand, pistol in the other, and the song 'Hawa Hawa' playing in the background—is not just stylish cinema but is believed to be inspired by the real life of notorious Pakistani police officer SSP Chaudhry Aslam.
In Karachi's underworld, Chaudhry Aslam's name was synonymous with fear. He didn't consider himself a film hero but often said, "One day a film will be made about me." 'Dhurandar' seems to have made his words come true, although the film is currently embroiled in controversy.
Chaudhry Aslam was born in 1963 in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His real name was Muhammad Aslam Khan. In the 1980s, he joined the Sindh Police and began his service at the Gulbahar police station.
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Gradually, he became the strongest face in the fight against Karachi's underworld. His white shalwar-kameez, commanding voice, and fearless demeanor became his trademark. He was a source of terror for criminals and a formidable weapon for the system.
Gangster Rehman Dakait held sway over Karachi's Lyari area for a long time. In 2006, Chaudhry Aslam achieved a major success by arresting him in Balochistan, but the corrupt system turned that victory into a shameful defeat.
Rehman was released from police custody after paying a hefty bribe. After this, catching Rehman Dakait became not just a duty for Chaudhry Aslam but a matter of self-respect.
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In 2009, Rehman Dakait was killed in an encounter in the Bin Qasim area. The police called it an encounter, while critics called it an act of revenge. However, after this incident, the Lyari gang war was effectively crippled.
In 2012, a major operation was launched with more than 3,000 police officers to rid Lyari of gangsters. For eight days, the area remained sealed off, electricity and water supplies were cut off, and ordinary people faced immense difficulties.
During this time, Chaudhry Aslam's tough and controversial persona came to the fore. For his supporters, he was a disciplined officer, but for his critics, he was ruthless.
After the Taliban militants arrived in Karachi, Chaudhry Aslam became their target. In 2011, his house was attacked with a car bomb, but he survived. He then famously said, "I don't bury martyrs; I bury the attackers." He faced a total of nine assassination attempts.
Finally, in January 2014, a car packed with 200 kilograms of explosives targeted his convoy. This time, he did not survive, and Karachi's most feared police officer became a part of history forever.
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Initially, there were reports that Chaudhry Aslam's wife, Noreen, liked the film, but later she opposed it. She claims that the film is a conspiracy to defame Pakistan and that her husband's character has been misrepresented.
She has expressed particular anger over a dialogue in which Chaudhry Aslam is associated with offensive language.
