The film Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh, has sparked controversy due to a scene that is said to offend the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. In this scene, a character portrayed by R Madhavan is seen smoking a cigarette while reciting a holy verse from the Dasam Granth, written by Guru Gobind Singh.
Complaint registered against the creators of Dhurandhar 2
A report by Moneycontrol states that an FIR has been registered at Mulund Police Station concerning the scene. The complaint was filed by Gurjyot Singh Keer, a leader of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and president of the 'Sikhs in Maharashtra' organization. It mentions the participation of R. Madhavan, Ranveer Singh, and director Aditya Dhar in the purportedly objectionable portrayal.
Gurjyot shared a comprehensive statement on Instagram, accompanied by a video, expressing his complaint. His caption stated, "I vehemently oppose the blatant disrespect towards Gurbani by the creators of Dhurandhar 2. Depicting a character @actormaddy conversing with @ranveersingh while smoking and reciting the sacred Gurbani ‘Siraso pehchaniye jo Lade Deen ke Heth’ is profoundly offensive and intolerable. Gurbani is not just a dialogue — it is divine, sacred, and holds significant spiritual importance for the Sikh community."
This careless portrayal demonstrates a disregard and insensitivity towards our religion. I call upon the Sikh community to come together and peacefully oppose this affront. Display black flags to Aditya Dhar, R. Madhavan, and Ranveer Singh wherever they are seen, unless they offer a genuine apology to the SGPC and the Sikh community. Every religion deserves respect. This is not creativity; it is disrespect.
The Sikh community calls for an apology from Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh, and R Madhavan.
In the video, Gurjot mentioned that the verse, penned by Guru Gobind Singh during Aurangzeb's oppressive rule, carries significant historical and religious importance. He called on the Sikh community to unite and organize peaceful demonstrations in response to the alleged offense. Additionally, he encouraged people to show black flags to Aditya Dhar, R Madhavan, and Ranveer Singh wherever they appear if they do not offer a genuine apology to the SGPC and the Sikh community. 'Apologize immediately, or history has demonstrated what the Sikh community is capable of,' Gurjot stated.
In his video message, Gurjyot clarified that the verse was written during a time when Hindus and Sikhs faced persecution under Aurangzeb's rule, emphasizing the need to honor sacred texts. He called on the community to demonstrate peacefully and request an apology from the film's creators and main actors.
The debate intensified as social media users shared images and criticisms of the movie's poster and scenes. An AI-created poster showing a Sikh character smoking a cigarette became widely shared, but authorities confirmed it was not an official part of the film, and there is no song called 'Pralay.'
Dhurandhar 2, helmed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh, is maintaining a robust performance at the box office despite persistent discussions. The creators have yet to release an official statement regarding the FIR or the concerns expressed by the Sikh community.