📌 Key Points
- Ranveer’s Durandhar 2 faces ‘Black Day’ warning!
- Madhavan recites Gurbani smoking; Sikh outrage peaks.
- Sikhs warn Ranveer: Apologize or face history’s wrath!
- Controversy rages, yet Durandhar 2 dominates box office!
Ranveer Singh’s upcoming ‘Durandhar 2’ is already embroiled in a heated controversy, reminding us of past cinematic stirs. Sikh organizations are strongly protesting, alleging the film contains scenes that deeply hurt religious sentiments, demanding an immediate apology. With warnings of a ‘Black Day‘ protest and widespread demonstrations, the film faces a serious cultural and religious backlash, making headlines across the nation.
Gurbani Disrespect: Film Sparks Sikh Anger
Sikh Outcry Over ‘Durandhar 2’: Ranveer Singh Receives ‘Black Day’ Warning! Controversy Erupts! Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Durandhar 2’ is now embroiled in a major controversy, with allegations that the film contains scenes that hurt Sikh sentiments. Sikh organizations are reacting strongly, demanding an immediate apology and calling for widespread protests, including warnings of demonstrating with black flags if no apology is issued.
The Sikh community has filed a case against ‘Durandhar 2’, expressing outrage over a scene where R. Madhavan’s character recites the sacred Sikh hymn, Gurbani, while holding a cigarette in his mouth. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, ‘Durandhar 2’ is performing well at the box office, but it is now caught in this significant controversy. Widespread objections claim the scene specifically insults the religious sentiments of the Sikh community, particularly as R. Madhavan’s character is shown smoking a cigarette while reciting a verse (Gurbani) from the holy Dasham Granth, written by Guru Gobind Singh. An FIR has reportedly been registered against the makers of ‘Durandhar 2’.
Gurjyot posted a detailed video about the controversy on his Instagram, along with a powerful statement. In the caption, he condemned the “blatant disrespect shown by the makers of ‘Durandhar 2’ towards Gurbani.” He found it “deeply hurtful to see Madhavan’s character speaking to Ranveer Singh while smoking a cigarette and reciting the sacred Gurbani verse ‘Sirasao Pehchaniye Jo Lade Deen Ke Het’.” He emphasized, “We absolutely cannot accept this. Gurbani is not just a dialogue; it is divine and immensely sacred to the Sikh community. Portraying it so irresponsibly in the film demonstrates their ignorance and lack of sensitivity towards our beliefs.” Gurjyot urged the entire Sikh community to unite and protest peacefully against this insult, stating that if Aditya Dhar, R. Madhavan, and Ranveer Singh do not issue a public apology to the SGPC and the Sikh community, then they should “protest with black flags wherever they are seen.” He concluded, “Respect every religion. This is not creativity; it is outright disrespect.” He further stressed that these sacred scriptures must be treated with utmost respect, urging the community to conduct peaceful protests to compel the film’s makers and lead actors to apologize. Gurjyot also issued a stern warning, stating, “Apologize immediately, or history has already proven what the Sikh community is capable of when it decides.”
Black Day Warning for Durandhar 2 Makers
The controversy further escalated as people circulated movie posters and certain scenes on social media, leading to widespread criticism. While an AI-generated poster featuring a Sikh character smoking a cigarette went viral online, officials clarified it was not an official poster, and also confirmed that the song ‘Pralay’ is not in the film.
Despite these controversies and objections, Aditya Dhar’s ‘Durandhar 2’ continues to perform solidly at the box office. So far, there has been no official response from the film crew regarding the objections raised by Sikh community members or the registered FIR. Sikh organizations are taking this matter very seriously, and it remains to be seen how far this controversy will go. Stay tuned for more updates.
Looking Ahead
While ‘Durandhar 2′ performs well, the makers’ silence amidst serious Sikh objections is concerning. This highlights the perpetual tension between creative liberty and deeply held religious sentiments—a challenge familiar even here in the South. The ultimate impact of this cultural friction remains to be seen.
