Ranveer Singh Apologizes After Mimicking Kantara’s Iconic Daiva Moment, Calls Rishab’s Performance ‘Incredible’
Ranveer Singh has addressed backlash over his imitation of Rishab Shetty’s powerful ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ scene. While performing a divine possession act, he mistakenly referred to the deity as a female ghost, sparking criticism. The actor clarified that his intent was to appreciate Shetty’s performance, not to offend.
Ranveer Singh has issued a public apology after facing backlash for mimicking a key scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 during the closing ceremony of IFFI 2025 in Goa. The moment drew sharp reactions as Shetty himself was in the audience, and many felt Singh’s act came across as disrespectful—especially since he referred to the revered daivas as ‘ghosts,’ sparking further controversy. Singh clarified that his intention was never to offend but to acknowledge Shetty’s powerful performance.
On December 1, 2025, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) lodged a police complaint against actor Ranveer Singh, accusing him of hurting religious sentiments. The group urged Singh to make a public apology and promise not to repeat such remarks or performances. In its statement, HJS also called on supporters to express their protest in a calm and lawful way.
On Tuesday morning, Ranveer Singh broke his silence on the controversy, sharing a statement through his Instagram Stories. In it, he wrote…
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for the release of Dhurandhar, a star-studded film featuring Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the much-anticipated multi-starrer is slated to hit theatres on December 5, 2025.
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