Updated On: 23 December, 2025 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gulshan Devaiah weighs in on the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s Daiva mimicry, acknowledging hurt sentiments while urging audiences to accept the apology and move on

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Actor Gulshan Devaiah stepped into the Kannada film industry with the blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1, where he played the role of King Kulashekhara and was widely lauded for his performance in the film led by Rishab Shetty.
A few weeks ago, Ranveer Singh landed in controversy after he imitated the Daiva scene in the presence of Rishab Shetty. While Singh’s intention was to laud Shetty and his film, the act was interpreted by a section of fans as insulting and disrespectful. Following the backlash, the actor issued a public apology.