Aviral video recently sparked speculation that veteran actor Sudhir Pande had walked off stage during the trailer launch of Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 (GWS 2), held on April 9, with social media users alleging he was ignored by the team.

However, Pandey dismissed the claims, saying there was no disrespect involved. “There was nothing like being disrespected. I went up on stage with everyone after sitting in the front row,” the 72-year-old says, adding that the video missed context.

He explained that he was attending the event amid a tight shoot schedule for another project. “The problem was, I was in great urgency... I came to attend this trailer launch in the middle of a shoot. In fact, I had told the production house for GWS 2… that I would come with a little urgency. The reason you see me walking off because i was going to the other shoot, I was getting messages,” he shares, clarifying that his exit was due to professional constraints, not any controversy.

For Sudhir, showing up mattered: “I have a fantastic role in Ginny Weds Sunny 2 and it’s a good film. That’s why I got permission from the other film’s team. I am thankful to them for allowing it (attend the trailer launch).”