The release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has sparked a fresh buzz and not just for its storyline but also for an alleged real-life connection behind one of its characters, Pinda whose story is being linked to a real-life figure, however it is also important to note that these claims are not officially verified.
In the film Pinda played by Udaybir Sandhu is shown as Jaskirat’s childhood friend who re-enters his life leading to a violent confrontation and as per circulating reports and online discussions, the character is allegedly inspired by Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda who was reportedly a gangster from Punjab’s Tarn Taran district and linked to cross-border criminal activities.
Reports have claimed that Rinda had alleged connections with Pakistan-based groups and was involved in activities like arms smuggling, extortion and contract killings across multiple states while some reports also suggested his links with Babbar Khalsa International.
There have been conflicting claims about Rinda’s fate with some reports in 2022 alleged that he died due to a drug overdose while others suggested different causes like health issues. Allegedly, certain sources even claim he may still be alive and operating from Pakistan but again these remain unverified.
The connection between Pinda and Rinda remains speculative while similarities in narrative have caught public attention these are largely based on unverified reports and audience interpretation rather than confirmed facts.
