Iran has turned to Bollywood’s iconic Sholay character Thakur Baldev Singh to make a pointed—and tongue-in-cheek—comment on what it sees as the United Nations’ alleged inability to act decisively in the real world.
Iran has used Thakur from "Sholay" to mock the United Nations. The Iranian Embassy in India shared a meme questioning the UN's limited role during global crises.
Iran's embassy in India shared a humorous meme comparing the United Nations to Thakur from the Bollywood film "Sholay." The Doctor Strange vs. Thakur post satirized the UN's perceived power and actual limitations, sparking widespread discussion on social media during the 81st UN General Assembly.