Fact Check: No Truth to Ranveer Singh Sikh-Smoking Poster Rumor
A fan-made poster showing Ranveer Singh smoking while wearing a turban sparked a fresh controversy ahead of Dhurandhar 2. Filmogaz.com reported that a legal notice was served, citing hurt religious sentiments.
What triggered the complaint
Paramjit Singh Sarna, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi State), shared the image on X. His post said the poster depicted a turbaned man holding a cigarette and called the image offensive.
He argued tobacco use is forbidden in Sikh tradition and described the portrayal as a misrepresentation. He urged authorities to investigate and have the poster removed.
Online verification and responses
The post spread quickly and prompted close scrutiny online. Social media users and commentators noted discrepancies in the image.
Observers pointed out the film has no song called “Pralay.” They also noted the poster listed Saregama Music, while music rights belong to T-Series. Many said the poster appeared fan-made or AI-generated.
Filmogaz.com conducted a fact check into the Ranveer Singh Sikh-smoking poster rumor. The check found the image was not an official release from the film’s makers.
Legal notice and official stance
According to Filmogaz.com, a legal notice was dispatched to the film’s producers and other authorities. The notice accused the poster of hurting Sikh religious sentiments.
The film’s production team had not issued an official response at the time of reporting. The matter remained under public and legal scrutiny.
About Dhurandhar 2
The sequel is directed by Aditya Dhar. The first Dhurandhar became the highest-grossing Hindi film last year.
The second instalment was set to release tomorrow, with paid previews scheduled today. Fans awaited the official promotional material from the makers.
