📌 Key Points
- Controversy arises over Ranveer Singh’s character smoking while wearing a turban in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’.
- Director Aditya Dhar denies the image’s authenticity, calling it a deliberate misrepresentation.
- Dhar emphasizes respect for the Sikh community and sensitivity in the film’s portrayal.
- Madhavan clarifies that a smoking scene was handled respectfully, with no smoke shown during religious recitation.
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge,’ starring Ranveer Singh, faces controversy due to a circulated image allegedly showing Singh smoking while wearing a turban. The director has refuted the image’s validity and stressed the film’s respectful portrayal of the Sikh community.
Image Sparks Controversy
Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh -starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been on a dream run at the box office worldwide. The film finds itself in the centre of controversy as an image of Ranveer smoking while wearing a pagdi (turban) keeps circulating on social media, leading to hurt sentiments. The director clarified in a note on social media.
He addressed the image of Ranveer ’s character, Jaskirat Singh Rangi, alias Hamza Ali Mazari, smoking while wearing a turban. “This is completely untrue and does not form part of the film or any official material released by us. It is a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to provoke and create mischief,” wrote Aditya, adding, “Let me state this unequivocally: I hold the highest respect for the Sikh community, and every portrayal in the film has been handled with utmost sensitivity, dignity, and responsibility. Any attempt to suggest otherwise through any doctored content is malicious and dishonest.”
Director’s Clarification
The filmmaker urged people to only depend on official content and ended his note with, “I urge audiences to rely only on official content and watch the film as it is intended, and not fall prey to AI-generated misinformation being circulated with ulterior motives. Such acts will be dealt with firmly.”
Madhavan’s Response
Madhavan clarified that the smoking scene wasn’t intended to disrespect the Sikh community. He also explained in a video that he released on Instagram that the cigarette was extinguished before he recited lines from Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Dasam Granth while talking to Ranveer’s character, and that no smoke appears on screen during the scene. He reiterated his respect for the community and asked for understanding.
The controversy surrounding ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ highlights the importance of verifying information and understanding artistic expression. The filmmakers have responded to concerns, emphasizing their respect for cultural and religious sensitivities.
