Karnataka HC accepts Ranveer Singh’s unconditional apology in Kantara mimicry case The Karnataka High Court has accepted Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s unconditional apology in the controversy linked to his alleged mimicry of a character from Kantara: Chapter 1 during a public event last year. The court orally indicated that it is likely to dispose of the matter after taking note of the revised affidavit filed by the actor. The case was heard before Justice M. Nagaprasanna, where senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for Ranveer Singh, informed the court that a fresh affidavit had been submitted without any conditions attached. According to the counsel, the actor had also undertaken to visit the concerned temple as a mark of respect. The controversy began after an FIR was registered against Singh over remarks made during the 56th International Film Festival of India held in Goa. During the event, the actor was accused of mimicking a character associated with Kantara: Chapter 1 and allegedly referring to the Chamundeshwari temple deity in an objectionable manner. The complaint claimed that the remarks hurt religious sentiments and offended a deeply held belief system. During the hearing, complainant Prashant Methel reportedly told the court that the issue was not just a legal dispute but one involving faith and community sentiment. Responding to this, the court observed that this was one reason it had not stayed the FIR earlier. The bench also indicated that while c... #High_Court #Bollywood_actor #Ranveer_Singh #Karnataka_High #unconditional_apology #Kantara_mimicry #accepted_Bollywood #alleged_mimicry #accepts_Ranveer #actor_Ranveer
Ranveer Singh agrees to rework apology over Kantara-related remark, case adjourned to April 23 Ranveer Singh on Friday told the Karnataka High Court that he is willing to file a revised affidavit of apology over remarks linked to the depiction of Chamundi Devi in Kantara, as per a Bar And Bench report. The submission was made before Justice M. Nagaprasanna during the hearing of a petition related to the controversy. Ranveer Singh offers to file revised apology affidavit Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for the actor, told the Court that Singh had already filed an affidavit expressing regret. He added that the actor was ready to submit a revised version if needed. According to the affidavit, Singh said he did not realise at the time that his remarks could hurt the sentiments of devotees of the deity. He also stated that he respects all faiths and traditions. Poovayya told the Court that Singh had conveyed his “deepest regret and unconditional apology” through the affidavit. He also said the actor had undertaken to visit the temple of the deity and offer prayers. The counsel further quoted Singh as saying that he grew up in a Sindhi household in Mumbai and was not aware of the sensitivities involved at the time of the incident. Complainant questions sincerity of apology The complainant, Prashanth Methal, argued that the affidavit did not reflect genuine remorse. He told the Court that actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty had earlier advised Singh not to make suc... #Singh #High_Court #Ranveer_Singh #Karnataka_High #Chamundi_Devi #Bench_report #Friday_told #Kantara-related_remark #case_adjourned #Singh_agrees
Karnataka High Court refuses urgent hearing in Ranveer Singh - Kantara Daiva case The Karnataka High Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing in the plea filed by Ranveer Singh in connection with the Kantara Daiva case. As per a report by India Today, the court observed that the actor could not be given preferential treatment owing to his celebrity status and dismissed his request for an immediate listing. The matter has now been scheduled for hearing on February 24. Ranveer Singh had moved the High Court on Tuesday, seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings initiated against him following a complaint that accused him of hurting religious sentiments. The complaint pertains to an incident at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last year, where Singh was present on stage alongside Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty. During the event, Singh praised Shetty’s performance in Kantara: Chapter 1. However, despite Shetty’s apparent hesitation, Singh reportedly mimicked certain expressions associated with the portrayal of Panjurli/Guliga Daiva from the film. The complainant has alleged that the imitation amounted to a disrespectful depiction of a sacred daiva tradition. The private complaint was filed by advocate Prashanth Methal before the 1st Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court. Acting on the court’s direction, the matter was referred to the High Grounds police, who subsequently registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Sing... #Singh #High_Court #Court #Court_refuses #Ranveer_Singh #Karnataka_High #urgent_hearing #Daiva_case #refuses_urgent #Kantara_Daiva
