At a glance, the set of Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh’s ‘Gunmaaster G9’ in Borivali looks like that of any other action film. But since the movie rolled last year, the makers have been following a practice that director Aditya Datt adheres to. Before the shoot begins, prayers of different religions are offered daily, making sure that people from every faith feel included on set. 

Confirming the development, the director said the idea was instinctive, something he has been following since his 2013 film ‘Table No 21’. The practice showed him how a small gesture can create an atmosphere of inclusivity. Datt explained, “From my very first film, the day’s shoot on my set has always begun with a Ganpati aarti. But in 2013, after the aarti, I asked for prayers from other faiths [to be included] as well. People from different beliefs, different homes, all felt included — that day the energy felt different.