India, March 24 -- Bollywood actor R Madhavan has clarified that a smoking scene in Aditya Dhar-directed film Dhurandhar 2 was not intended to disrespect the Sikh community. He explained that the cigarette was extinguished before he recited lines from Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Dasam Granth while talking to Ranveer Singh's character, and no smoke appears on screen. He reiterated his respect for the community and asked for understanding.

Madhavan took to his Instagram and posted a clarification through a video message. Madhavan said, "Namaskar main hoon R Madhavan. Dhurandhar ke poore parivar ke aur se aap logo ka bohot bohot dhanyawad, aa logo ne hamare film ko itna pyar dikhaya. Hume samajh nahi aa raha hum apne aapko kese prakat karein. Ha...