Ranveer Singh’s Hamza Smoking in Turban? Dhurandhar 2 Pic Is Fake, Says Aditya Dhar

Director Aditya Dhar has broken his silence on a viral image of Ranveer Singh’s Hamza smoking while wearing a turban, calling it “completely untrue” and AI-manipulated. The Dhurandhar: The Revenge director issued a strongly-worded statement on social media, warning people to refrain from using artificial intelligence to create false narratives.

Dhar also reaffirmed his “highest respect” for the Sikh community, emphasizing that every portrayal in the film has been handled with “utmost sensitivity, dignity, and responsibility.”

Aditya Dhar’s Full Statement

“I am deeply grateful and indebted for the overwhelming love that Dhurandhar The Revenge has received from audiences across the country and the world.

However, it has come to my attention that certain individuals are circulating manipulated visuals, by morphing officially released promotional material using artificial intelligence to create false and misleading narratives.

One such fabricated image falsely depicts the character Hamza/Jaskirat smoking while wearing a turban. This is completely untrue and does not form part of the film or any official material released by us. It is a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to provoke and create mischief.

Let me state this unequivocally: I hold the highest respect for the Sikh community, and every portrayal in the film has been handled with utmost sensitivity, dignity, and responsibility. Any attempt to suggest otherwise through any doctored content is malicious and dishonest.

I urge audiences to rely only on official content and watch the film as it is intended, and not fall prey to AI-generated misinformation being circulated with ulterior motives.

Such acts will be dealt with firmly.”

AI-Generated Misinformation on the Rise

Several AI-generated scenes and stills have been circulating on social media, claiming to be from the film. Earlier, an AI-generated alternate climax of the film also went viral online, further fueling misinformation.

The director’s clarification comes as a reminder of the growing challenge of AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content targeting popular films and celebrities.

Film’s Box Office Success

The controversy comes amid massive box office success for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film has entered the coveted Rs 1,000-crore club globally, joining Pushpa 2: The Rule as the fastest entrant in the club—achieving the milestone in just seven days.