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Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub denies involvement in Chauhaan film

Published 22 July 2026

Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub has publicly clarified that he is not involved in the upcoming film "Chauhaan," starring Ajay Devgn, after his voice was used without his full knowledge in the film's announcement teaser. The actor stated that his voice was removed from the promotional material following his objection. The controversy emerged after the teaser was released on June 25, featuring an opening line narrated by Ayyub.

In a statement shared on social media on July 22, Ayyub explained that he was asked to record a single line of dialogue several months ago by filmmakers he knew personally, but was not given any context or reference for the project. He said he agreed in good faith. Upon seeing the released teaser and understanding the context, he immediately asked for his voice to be removed. Ayyub asserted that the producers complied with his request approximately fifteen days prior to his statement, replacing his voiceover with another artist's. He emphasized that he would never knowingly participate in such a project.

The film "Chauhaan" is directed by Aanand L. Rai and produced by Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions. The announcement teaser was unveiled on the birth...

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