Mumin Chen, the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, has named ‘Dhurandhar’ as the most impressive Indian film he watched last year. Chen made the remark at the Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi, where he also spoke about his liking for political cinema and praised Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Mumin Chen on ‘Dhurandhar’
As per ANI, Mumin Chen explained that his academic background shapes the kind of films he watches. “Because I am also a political science professor and right now working as an ambassador. So I watch a lot of political movies in India. So last year, the most impressive one I saw was Dhurandhar,” he said.
Praise for Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
The envoy also had kind words for Aamir Khan. “And about Indian actors and also movie producers, I think Aamir Khan is very impressive,” Mumin Chen said.He added that he has followed Aamir Khan’s work since the actor’s early days and likes his recent films as a producer, especially those that deal with Indian society and serious social issues. “Because I have been watching his film when he was young, and he produces some very good movies about Indian societies, some very critical issues,” he said. He then added, “And of course, other bigger movie icons like Shah Rukh Khan – I also love them.”
Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi
Mumin Chen’s comments came during the festival, which is showcasing Taiwanese cinema in the capital. It features a mix of documentaries and dramas that aim to introduce Indian audiences to Taiwan’s culture, technology and sporting achievements.
About ‘Dhurandhar’
Directed by Aditya Dhar, ‘Dhurandhar’ stars Ranveer Singh as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari, an Indian spy sent to Lyari in Pakistan to bring down a terror unit. To do this, he infiltrates a Baloch gang, marries the daughter of a Lyari politician and blends into local society.The first film arrived in theatres on December 5, 2025, and ‘Dhurandhar 2’ followed on March 19 this year. The two films also star Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera and Danish Pandor.The first film collected Rs 1307 crore worldwide, while the sequel earned Rs 1790 crore.
