R Madhavan Issues Apology Amid ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Controversy Over Gurbani Scene In The Movie – Woman’s era Magazine
Aditya Dhar’s latest directorial venture, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has been dominating the box office since its release on March 19, even crossing the impressive ₹800-crore mark. While the film has received massive audience appreciation, it has also sparked controversy over a particular scene featuring R Madhavan. The issue began when a Sikh community leader filed a police complaint against Madhavan’s character, Ajay Sanyal.
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R Madhavan Issues Apology
The complaint alleges that the actor is shown smoking a cigarette while reciting Gurbani, specifically lines associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Dasam Granth. The scene quickly drew criticism on social media, with some viewers expressing hurt sentiments, while others reacted with satire and debate. Amid growing backlash, R Madhavan took to Instagram to address the controversy and clarify the situation. In a video message, the actor expressed gratitude to fans for the film’s success while also acknowledging the concerns raised.
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He stated that the allegation is based on a misunderstanding and assured viewers that no disrespect was intended toward Sikh sentiments. Madhavan explained that director Aditya Dhar had taken special care while filming the scene. According to him, he was instructed to extinguish the cigarette well before reciting the lines. He emphasized that no smoke is visible in the scene and he is not holding a cigarette while reciting Gurbani.
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The actor urged viewers to closely watch the scene, noting that from the moment the recitation begins until it ends, there is no trace of smoke on screen. He said the visuals were carefully crafted to avoid any disrespect. Reiterating his respect, Madhavan said that the filmmakers hold the Sikh community in the highest regard. He also shared a personal detail, mentioning that he visits the Golden Temple before the release of every film.
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He stressed that neither he nor the team would ever intentionally hurt religious sentiments. Despite clarifying the situation, Madhavan offered a heartfelt apology to anyone who may have felt hurt. He said that while his character is portrayed as a smoker, the cigarette appears only briefly at the beginning of the scene and is extinguished before the Gurbani recitation begins. The actor concluded by assuring fans that there was no deliberate attempt to offend and wished everyone well, thanking audiences once again for their support of Dhurandhar: The Revenge.