The Deool Band 2 director issues a response to online criticism after actor Shah Rukh Khan reportedly waives a ₹42 lakh bill related to the film. According to NDTV, some social media users question why Khan supported a movie centred on a Hindu deity and attempt to link his gesture to religion. The director later shuts down the trolling, saying the matter is not connected to religion. The reports describe the backlash as originating from posts that frame Khan’s involvement through a religious lens rather than focusing on the financial or production context of the waived amount. In response to the criticism, the director emphasizes that the incident should be viewed as a non-religious act, while addressing the broader trend of users drawing religious conclusions from public actions by celebrities. NDTV’s account portrays the director’s clarification as a direct effort to end speculation and misinterpretation around Khan’s support for the project.