Even after the release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, an earlier controversy linked to Ranveer Singh continues to follow the actor. Last year, when Ranveer imitated the Daiva (Bhoota Kola) ritual—associated with Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, it drew criticism from sections of the public who felt their religious sentiments were hurt.Ranveer Singh has reportedly told the Karnataka High Court that he is willing to submit an affidavit offering an unconditional apology for his actions. He also expressed readiness to visit the Chamundi temple, in line with the court’s directions.The statement was made during the hearing of his petition seeking to quash the FIR filed against him in the case. During the proceedings, the High Court orally observed that what the actor did (the imitation) was not correct.For those not in the know, earlier Ranveer had approached the Karnataka High Court, challenging the case registered against him over his mimicry of a character from Kantara: Chapter 1. The controversy stems from his imitation of the Chamundi daiva, which drew criticism for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.During the hearing, Justice M Nagaprasanna made strong oral observations about the responsibilities that come with stardom. “A superstar is not ‘ooper’ (above) law. You have no right to hurt the sentiments of people. You, being an actor, have influence on people. Being a superstar, you have to be responsible in making statements. You cannot be loose-tongued at all,” he remarked.Senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, representing Ranveer, argued that the actor had already acknowledged his mistake and apologised promptly. He stated that the remark was insensitive and made in poor judgment, adding that the magistrate’s order lacked proper application of mind.Responding to this, Justice Nagaprasanna underscored the lasting impact of public statements, saying, “I may forget, you may forget, and people may forget. The internet never forgets.”Meanwhile, the complainant’s counsel criticised the actor’s actions, describing them as a “shoot and scoot” attempt, implying a careless act followed by a quick apology.Following the uproar, Ranveer had issued a public apology on social media. He wrote, “My intention was to highlight Rishab’s incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it takes to perform that particular scene the way he did, for which he has my utmost admiration. I have always deeply respected every culture, tradition, and belief in our country. If I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologise.”Meanwhile, the actor is currently enjoying the massive box-office success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’
