High Court Ranveer Singh Told to Visit Chamundeshwari Temple
Karnataka HC Closes Kantara Mimicry Case
The Karnataka High Court has finally disposed of the controversial case against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh over his mimicry of the Daiva ritual from Kantara Chapter-1. The issue blew up after Ranveer performed the act at the closing ceremony of the Goa International Film Festival last year. Advocate Prashanth Methal filed a private complaint, and Bengaluru’s High Grounds Police registered an FIR, accusing the Dhurandhar actor of hurting religious sentiments of Daiva worshippers.
Ranveer later moved the HC seeking to quash the FIR. During the hearing, Justice H Nagaprasanna closed the petition but gave a clear direction, Ranveer must visit the Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru within four weeks. The deadline came because the actor’s lawyer said security concerns were delaying the temple visit. Soon after the controversy, Ranveer had posted an unconditional apology on Instagram.
He clarified that his only intention was to praise Rishab Shetty’s powerful performance in Kantara. “Actor to actor, I know how much it would take to perform that particular scene the way he did. He has my utmost admiration. If I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologise,” he wrote.
The hearing also saw Justice Nagaprasanna take a dig at Karnataka Police. When the complainant’s advocate said the police are “powerful enough” to provide security for Ranveer’s visit, the judge responded sharply. “I know how powerful Karnataka police are. I see them every day. They are only after Section 69 cases while completely stopping investigation into real crimes. Their efficiency is known to all,” he remarked. Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita deals with sexual intercourse by deceitful means, like false promise of marriage or job.
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