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R Madhavan Clarifies Smoking Scene in 'Dhurandhar', Assures Sikh Community

Actor R Madhavan has issued a clarification on Instagram regarding a scene in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' where his character smokes a cigarette while reciting lines from the Dasam Granth. He explained that the cigarette was extinguished before the sacred lines were delivered, ensuring no smoke was visible on screen. Madhavan emphasized the filmmakers' deep respect for the Sikh community and stated there was no intention to cause hurt. The film, a major commercial success, is directed by Aditya Dhar and stars Ranveer Singh.

Key Points: R Madhavan Addresses Sikh Community Concerns Over Film Scene

  • Scene showed character smoking while reciting sacred verse
  • Madhavan says cigarette was extinguished before lines
  • Director Aditya Dhar ensured no smoke on screen
  • Film is a major box office success
  • Sequel to highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025
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"Hum pure Sikh community ke saath hain...": R Madhavan clarifies smoking scene in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

Actor R Madhavan clarifies a scene in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' involving a cigarette and sacred verses, expressing deep respect for the Sikh community.

"We stand with the entire Sikh community. And we respect them a lot. - R Madhavan"

Mumbai, March 25

Actor R Madhavan has issued a clarification regarding a particular scene in his film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', following concerns raised about the portrayal of a sacred verse from the Dasam Granth while his character smokes a cigarette.

The actor took to Instagram to address the issue and assured his fans and the Sikh community that there was no disrespect intended.

In a heartfelt message, R Madhavan began, " (On behalf of Dhurandhar's entire family, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for showering us with so much love. Recently, we've learned that some people have been hurt by the fact that in one scene of this film, while reciting lines from Guru Gobind Singh's Dasam Granth, I smoked a cigarette, and it pained them. I assure you, this is absolutely not right.)

Madhavan explained that there had been a slight misunderstanding. " (Before this scene, before saying the lines, Aditya Dhar ji, who pays more attention to these things than I do, told me to extinguish the cigarette well before delivering the lines. So, no smoke would come out of my mouth, nor would there be any smoke on screen, and I wouldn't have a cigarette in my hand," he clarified.

He added, "" (So, I had properly extinguished the cigarette. And if you watch the scene, you won't see any smoke coming out of my mouth, nor is there any smoke anywhere in the frame, nor is there any trace of smoke until the end of that scene. Because we know this--we don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.)

Madhavan emphasised that the filmmakers have a deep respect for the Sikh community and their values. "(We stand with the entire Sikh community. And we respect them a lot. I go to the Golden Temple before every film release of mine; everyone knows this. Please trust our belief)," he said, urging fans to understand the intent behind the scene.

The actor further clarified that the cigarette was part of his character's traits as Ajay Sanyal, a Director of the Intelligence Bureau. However, he reassured everyone that there was no intention to offend or disrespect any community through the portrayal.

Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the film has already emerged as a major commercial success, crossing Rs 700 crore worldwide since its release.

Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the project features a multi-starrer cast including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Arjun Rampal.

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, released in theatres on March 19. The film is a sequel to 'Dhurandhar' (2025), which was the highest-grossing Hindi film of that year.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
As a Sikh, I appreciate the clarification. The sentiment is important. But filmmakers need to be extra careful when dealing with religious texts. A little more foresight could have avoided this hurt. Still, thank you for addressing it.
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Arjun K
Honestly, this feels like a non-issue being blown up. The scene is about a character, not a commentary on faith. The film is a massive hit, people should enjoy the story instead of finding faults. Madhavan is a class act for clarifying though.
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Priya S
His explanation makes sense. Aditya Dhar is known for his detailing. If they specifically instructed to put out the cigarette, it shows respect. The emotional connect Maddy has with the Golden Temple is well-known. We should trust him.
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Michael C
Watching from the US. It's interesting to see how sensitive these portrayals are in India. In Hollywood, such a detail might not even be noticed. But it's good that the actor addressed concerns directly and respectfully. Shows cultural awareness.
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Kavya N
The clarification is heartfelt. But I have to say, why even have the character smoking in the same frame where holy verses are recited? Could have easily avoided the juxtaposition entirely. It feels like a creative misstep, even if unintended.

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