Kantara Mimicry Row: Karnataka High Court Accepts Ranveer Singh’s Unconditional Apology

Ranveer Singh has been in the headlines for quite some time following his Kantara mimicry during the 56th International Film Festival of India held in Goa. Now, after a hearing in which the court directed the actor to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple,the fresh update has it that the Karnataka High Court has accepted Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s unconditional apology in the recent hearing.

The case was heard before Justice M. Nagaprasanna, in which the actor’s lawyer updated that a fresh affidavit had been submitted without any conditions attached. The counsel also confirmed that the actor had undertaken to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple soon. The court has also orally indicated that it is likely to dispose of the matter after checking the revised

affidavit filed by the actor.

About the Kantara controversy

During a session at IFFI, Ranveer broke into an imitation of the popular Chaudi moment from Kantara. He referred to the character as a “female ghost,” crossed his eyes, stuck his tongue out, and added his own “primordial scream,” as Rishab Shetty laughed beside him.

He even joked, “Anybody here want to see me in Kantara 3? Tell this guy,” pointing at Shetty. But the clip hit social media within minutes, and the reaction was far from amused.

Ranveer Singh’s Instagram story

After hours of trolling, Ranveer Singh posted an apology note on his Instagram Stories. He wrote, “My intention was to highlight Rishabh Shetty’s incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it would take to perform that particular scene in the way he did, for which he has my utmost admiration.” Clarifying his stance, Ranveer added, “I have always deeply respected every cultural tradition and belief in our country. If I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologise.”

More about Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh is in the headlines for the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The story of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi, played by Ranveer Singh, as he evolves into the fearsome Hamza Ali Mazari. The sequel goes deeper into his past, telling how Ajay Sanyal, played by R. Madhavan, recruited him for the risky assignment. The plot focuses on his attempt to dismantle criminal networks and the financial backbone of terrorist operations, resulting in a psychological war with the mastermind.