Ranveer Singh apologized for mimicking a sacred scene from Kantara Chapter 1. He performed the act, referencing a Daiva as a ghost, during the International Film Festival of India. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti filed a complaint, stating it hurt religious sentiments.
The actor posted on Instagram that he only meant to praise Rishab Shetty's performance. He expressed deep respect for all cultures and traditions in the country. Singh stated he sincerely apologized if anyone was offended.
A viral video showed him imitating the possession scene while calling the Chamundi Daiva a female ghost. Observers noted Rishab Shetty himself tried to stop the act from the audience. The Kantara films depict deities central to the Tulu community festivals.
The actor posted on Instagram that he only meant to praise Rishab Shetty's performance. He expressed deep respect for all cultures and traditions in the country. Singh stated he sincerely apologized if anyone was offended.
A viral video showed him imitating the possession scene while calling the Chamundi Daiva a female ghost. Observers noted Rishab Shetty himself tried to stop the act from the audience. The Kantara films depict deities central to the Tulu community festivals.
