Now, the actor has reacted. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday late night, he wrote it was all done without his knowledge. “Few weeks back, a film teaser released with the opening line in my voice. I wish to put on record that I am not part of the film in any capacity: I was asked to dub a line without any reference a few months back. I did that in good faith without asking for more as I knew the makers personally. As soon as the teaser was released and I saw the context in which it was (mis)used, I asked the filmmakers to remove my voice from the teaser as I have nothing to do with the film. After my strong objection, the makers removed my voice from the teaser fifteen days ago.”

Chauhan is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma.

Zeeshan’s statement further read, “Though this will clarify my position as an artist who would never be a part of any such project, our entire attention should be on the present situation of the country where our young relentless students are on the streets putting up a brave fight. Kudos to their inspiring spirit. JAI HIND, JAI SAMVIDHAN.”