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.
Madhavan took to his Instagram and posted a clarification through a video message, expressing his respect for the community and asking for understanding.
He stated that he personally visits the Golden Temple before every film release and has immense respect for the Sikh community.
The controversy emerged after Gurjyot Singh Keer, president of the Sikhs in Maharashtra organisation, alleged that a scene in Dhurandhar 2 hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.
