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R Madhavan Clarifies Sacred Recitation Scene Controversy
24 Mar
Summary
- R Madhavan addressed backlash over a smoking scene in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'.
- His character recited a verse from the Dasam Granth while smoking.
- Madhavan stated the cigarette was extinguished before the sacred recitation.
R Madhavan has issued a clarification regarding a scene in the recently released film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' that caused offense among Sikh audiences. The controversy stemmed from a sequence where Madhavan's character was depicted smoking while reciting a verse from the sacred Dasam Granth. The actor addressed the backlash via social media, explaining it was a misunderstanding.
Madhavan emphasized that the filmmaking team was acutely aware of religious sentiments and took care to ensure the sacred recitation was not disrespected. He stated that the cigarette was extinguished well before the recitation began, and no smoke or ongoing act of smoking would be visible on screen during that specific moment. He expressed respect for the Sikh community and highlighted his personal practice of visiting the Golden Temple before each film release to underscore their team's intentions.
The film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh as a spy. The supporting cast includes Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, and Sara Arjun.
