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AI-generated fake poster shows actor smoking while wearing turban in Dhurandhar 2

An AI-generated fake image of actor Ranveer Singh smoking while wearing a turban circulated online, reportedly intended to provoke controversy and misrepresent the film Dhurandhar 2. Director Aditya Dhar confirmed the image was fabricated and did not appear in the film, calling it a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to create mischief against the Sikh community.

26 March 2026 · Aditya Dhar · Misinformation and synthetic media
26 March 2026

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Quick facts
Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Country
India
Source
The Indian Express
Date
26 March 2026
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

An AI-generated fake poster circulated online depicting actor Ranveer Singh's character Hamza smoking while wearing a turban in the film Dhurandhar 2.

Reported impact

Director Aditya Dhar described the image as 'false and malicious' and said it was intended to provoke and create mischief against the Sikh community.

Index analysis

Dhar called the act a 'deliberate act of misrepresentation' and stated the image did not appear in the actual film.

Governance controls

Dhar warned of strict legal action against those responsible for creating and spreading the fake image.

Classification

Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
India
Harm status
Potential harm
Intent
Intentional
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Reputational, Human or fundamental rights
Harmed
Civil society
Failure modes
Deepfake image, Manipulation or dark pattern
AI systems
AI image generation system

Sources and evidence

This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.

The Indian Express
Aditya Dhar says Dhurandhar 2's image showing Ranveer Singh smoking while in turban AI-generated, warns strict action: 'Intended to provoke'
26 March 2026
cnbctv18.com
Aditya Dhar warns of strict action over fake poster of Ranveer Singh smoking in a turban in Dhurandhar 2 - CNBC TV18
26 March 2026
Hindustan Times
Did Ranveer Singh smoke while wearing pagdi in Dhurandhar The Revenge? Aditya Dhar clarifies as new controversy erupts
26 March 2026
India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com
Dhurandhar 2 director Aditya Dhar breaks silence on viral AI image of Ranveer Singh smoking in turban
26 March 2026
India Today
Ranveer Singh's Hamza smoking in turban? Dhurandhar 2 pic is fake, says Aditya Dhar
26 March 2026
MoneyControl
Dhurandhar 2 director Aditya Dhar slams AI generated images of Ranveer Singh's character smoking while wearing turban, calls 'It is a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to create mischief'- Moneycontrol.com
26 March 2026
NDTV
Video | Aditya Dhar Threatens Action Against Fake Poster Of Turbaned Ranveer Singh Smoking
26 March 2026
TimesNow
'False and Malicious': Aditya Dhar Responds to Fake Ranveer Singh Smoking Poster Wearing Turban, Affirms Respect for Sikh Community
26 March 2026