📌 Key Points
- Sikh community files FIR against ‘Dhurandhar 2’ makers for disrespecting Gurbani.
- Controversy sparked by a scene showing R Madhavan smoking while reciting a sacred verse.
- Gurjyot condemns the depiction, calling it insensitive and disrespectful to Sikh faith.
- Social media users circulate critiques, but a controversial poster is confirmed as unofficial.
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2,’ starring Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan, faces legal action. The Sikh community has filed an FIR alleging the film disrespects Gurbani with a scene of smoking during a sacred verse recitation, sparking outrage and calls for apology.
FIR Filed Over Disrespectful Scene
Aditya Dhar -directed Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh , has stirred a controversy over a scene that allegedly hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. The sequence shows a character, played by R Madhavan , smoking a cigarette while reciting a sacred verse from the Dasam Granth, authored by Guru Gobind Singh.
On Instagram, Gurjyot posted a detailed statement with a video outlining his grievance. His caption read, “I strongly condemn the blatant disrespect shown towards Gurbani by the makers of Dhurandhar 2. Portraying a character @actormaddy talking to @ranveersingh while smoking a cigarette and reciting sacred Gurbani ‘Siraso pehchaniye jo Lade Deen ke Heth’ is deeply hurtful and unacceptable. Gurbani is not mere dialogue — it is divine, sacred, and holds immense spiritual significance for the Sikh community. Such irresponsible depiction reflects ignorance and a lack of sensitivity towards our faith. I urge the entire Sikh community to stand united and peacefully protest this insult. Show black flags to those responsible — Aditya Dhar, R. Madhavan, and Ranveer Singh — wherever they appear, if they fail to issue a sincere apology to the SGPC and the Sikh community. Respect every faith. This is not creativity — this is disrespect.”
Community Outrage and Demands for Apology
In his video appeal, Gurjyot also explained that the verse was composed in the historical context of Hindus and Sikhs being persecuted during Aurangzeb’s reign, stressing the importance of treating sacred texts with respect. He urged the community to protest peacefully and seek an apology from the film’s makers and lead actors.
The controversy gained further attention after social media users circulated images and critiques of the film’s poster and sequences. While an AI-generated poster depicting a Sikh character with a cigarette went viral, officials clarified that it was not official content from the film, and no such song titled “Pralay” exists.
Unofficial Poster Adds to Controversy
Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, continues to perform strongly at the box office despite ongoing debates. The makers have not yet issued an official response to the FIR or the objections raised by members of the Sikh community.
The controversy surrounding ‘Dhurandhar 2’ highlights the importance of cultural and religious sensitivity in filmmaking. The Sikh community awaits a formal apology, underscoring the need for respectful representation in entertainment.
