📌 Key Points
- R Madhavan addressed concerns about a smoking scene in ‘Dhurandhar 2’.
- He clarified the cigarette was extinguished before reciting sacred lines.
- Director Aditya Dhar ensured no smoke appeared on screen during the scene.
- Madhavan expressed respect for the Sikh community and asked for understanding.
R Madhavan has responded to criticism regarding a smoking scene in ‘Dhurandhar 2’. He asserted that the scene was carefully handled to avoid disrespecting the Sikh community. Madhavan emphasized his and the director’s sensitivity to religious sentiments.
Madhavan Addresses Concerns Over Smoking Scene
Bollywood actor R Madhavan has clarified that a smoking scene in Aditya Dhar -directed film Dhurandhar 2 was not intended to disrespect the Sikh community. He explained that the cigarette was extinguished before he recited lines from Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Dasam Granth while talking to Ranveer Singh ‘s character, and no smoke appears on screen. He reiterated his respect for the community and asked for understanding.
(Hello, I am R Madhavan. On behalf of the entire Dhurandhar team, I thank you all very much. You have shown so much love for our film that we are overwhelmed and don’t know how to express ourselves. Recently, we learned that some people were hurt that in one scene of the film, I was smoking a cigarette while reciting lines from Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Dasam Granth.)
Details of the Controversial Scene Revealed
(I am certain that during this scene, before delivering the lines, Aditya Dhar, who takes more care of these things than I do, told me to put out the cigarette well in advance. He said no smoke would come out of my mouth, no smoke would appear on screen, and there would be no cigarette in my hand because it is very pure and sacred for us.)
Actor Reaffirms Respect for Sikh Community
Dhurandhar 2 released in theatres on March 19. It is directed by Aditya Dharand stars Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and Arjun Rampal.
Madhavan’s clarification and assurance of respect aim to address concerns and maintain positive reception for ‘Dhurandhar 2’. The actor hopes that his explanation has cleared any misunderstandings about the scene.
