Burqa-clad men step to the beats of Dhurandhar; viral video sparks outrage
Amroha: A video allegedly from Amroha district of UP, which has gone viral on social media, shows a group of burqa-clad youths stepping to the beats of a song from the movie Dhurandhar. The video clip, whose exact date could not be confirmed, which is believed to be from a programme at Mesco Public School, has ignited sharp outrage. According to a report by Live Hindustan, the video is believed to be from a school programme held ahead of the winter vacation.
The said video was first published by a social media handle named ‘Team Rising Falcon’, in which three youths are wearing burqas, while spectators are seen watching, clapping, and a few even joining the performance on the dais. The social media handle, while publishing the video, alleged that the act was deliberately meant to mock Muslim religious identity. The controversial clip has sparked harsh online criticism, with many netizens calling the performance insulting.
“This is not harmless entertainment. It is ridiculing religious attire and risks disturbing social harmony,” the post said, urging the Amroha police to take action and identify those involved. “Religious mockery and hate in the name of entertainment must not be normalised,” it added.
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“Mocking a religion with attire of modesty, they feel proud, but the day is not far when it will bring shame upon them,” one user commented. Another wrote, “Please look into this matter immediately and do the needful,” tagging the local authorities.
So far, none of the individuals seen in the video have been identified, and the police have not issued any official statement on the matter. The report added that the issue has not formally reached the police and that the school management is reportedly trying to defuse the situation by apologising to alumni and others offended by the performance.
यूपी | ये वीडियो अमरोहा जिले के मेस्को पब्लिक स्कूल का है। यहां एक कार्यक्रम आयोजित हुआ। इसमें स्टूडेंट्स ने धुरंधर मूवी के गाने पर डांस किया। इस पर मुस्लिम संगठनों को आपत्ति है। उन्होंने स्कूल पर एक्शन लेने की मांग पुलिस से की है। पुलिस ने जांच शुरू की। pic.twitter.com/T0ANxlMOTM
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
