Yaariyan 2: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) slams the film’s makers for 'objectionable' kirpan scenes; makers Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru issue clarification

Only yesterday, the entire team of ‘Yaariyan 2’ was extremely happy with their much-awaited song’s release. The song was the wedding track ‘Saure Ghar’. Little did they know or anticipate that this song will be called out for a particular scene. What had happened was that, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh organisation had raised an objection to a particular scene in the song.

They took to social media and posted, “We raise our strong objection to these visuals filmed, published in 'Saure Ghar' song of 'Yaariyan 2' film directed by Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru @SapruAndRao as actor is seen wearing Sikh Kakaar (symbol of Sikh faith) Kirpan in a highly objectionable manner which cannot be accepted. This has seriously hurt the religious sentiments of Sikh community across the globe. Only an initiated Sikh has the right to wear Kirpan as per Sikh Code of Conduct of Akal Takht Sahib and the right given by the Constitution of India.”.

They continued in the post stating, “This video song is public at the official @YouTube channel of @TSeries, which must take it down with immediate effect. If any other platform is used to publish this video song with the said objectionable scenes must also take it down. We are immediately raising this objection through all channels to the Government and digital platforms. We request @MIB_India and @GoI_MeitY to ensure that this objectionable video or any of such unacceptable scenes of the said film are not cleared for release by the Censor Board of Film Certification @CBFC_MIB @CBFC_India @prasoonjoshi_ . “.

They summed up their post stating, “If the videos are not taken down from public view, we shall initiate the legal proceedings are per law for hurting religious sentiments of minority Sikh community. @ianuragthakur @Anurag_Office @AshwiniVaishnaw”.

On their part, filmmakers Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru took to social media and issued an ‘official statement’ regarding the aforementioned ‘objection’. They stated, “We would like to address the concerns regarding the visuals in the song - Saure Ghar, from our recent film ‘Yaariyan 2’. We would like to clarify that the actor in the song is wearing a khukri and not a kirpan. In fact, the dialogues in the film make it explicitly clear that it is a khukri. We regret any misunderstanding that may have arisen due to the similarity in appearance. Our intention has never been to offend or disrespect any religious beliefs". 

They summed it up stating, "We want to emphasise our deep respect for religious sentiments. We understand the significance of all religions and are committed to ensuring that our work does not inadvertently cause any offense. Please be rest assured that we hold the highest regard for all faiths. We appreciate your understanding and will continue to strive for sensitivity and respect in our future projects”.

As for the film 'Yaariyan 2', it stars Divya Khosla Kumar, Yash Daasguptaa, Meezaan Jafri, Pearl V Puri, Anaswara Rajan, Priya Prakash Varrier, Lillete Dubey and Warina Hussain in important roles. The film is being directed by Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao.