US EditionRanveer Singh apology: Actor sorry for 'Kantara' joke, clears air on Chamundi Daiva before 'Dhurandhar'
- Ranveer Singh apologised on Instagram after mimicking Rishab Shetty's Kantara climax and calling the daiva a `female ghost` at the IFFI 2025 closing ceremony in Goa.
- Ranveer said his intent was to praise Shetty's acting and not to hurt sentiments, while the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti filed a police complaint on December 01, 2025, urging peaceful protests.
- Widespread online criticism followed the onstage mimicry, but Ranveer made a lively appearance at the Dhurandhar music launch, New Delhi, interacting with fans alongside Sara Arjun and Hanumankind.
- The film's promotional run now coincides with the row as Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, releases on December 05, 2025, featuring Ranveer Singh and others, presented by Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
- Makers recently released the third soundtrack, Gehra Hua, sung by Arijit Singh and Armaan Khan, which has garnered more than 14 million views on YouTube as Ranveer reiterated his deep respect for cultural and traditional practices.
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'Shame on you Ranveer Singh' trends, actor accused of hurting religious sentiments
Hyderabad: Ranveer Singh has found himself in hot soup after his appearance at the International Film Festival of India 2025. The actor is being widely criticised for mimicking Rishab Shetty’s revered daiva act from Kantara Chapter 1, even after being warned not to. The situation worsened when he referred to the sacred daiva as a “female ghost,” which offended many viewers and cultural groups. What Triggered the Controversy A longer video from t…
Ranveer Singh breaks silence on ‘Kantara’ row: I sincerely apologise
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has responded to the criticism for his imitation of Rishab Shetty’s performance in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’. The actor, while enacting divine possession, referred to a deity as female ghost
Backlash grows over Ranveer’s portrayal of revered deities
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has apologized for mimicking the divine act from the film "Kantara" at the International Film Festival of India. He praised Rishabh Shetty's performance and said he didn't intend to hurt anyone's feelings.
Ranveer Singh Issues Apology After Backlash Over Kantara Mimicry At IFFI 2025: 'My Intention...'
Ranveer Singh apologised after criticism for mimicking Rishab Shetty’s Daiva act at IFFI 2025 and mistakenly calling the daivas “ghosts,” a remark that sparked backlash and a police complaint.
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