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Hindu body files complaint against Ranveer Singh over Kantara's Daiva mimicry
Updated On: 02 December, 2025 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ranveer Singh is facing a complaint from the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti for mocking Kantara’s Daiva at IFFI, calling it disrespectful. The group has urged a public apology and demand measures to prevent such acts at future events
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Days before the release of Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh has found himself in legal trouble after his mimicry of Daiva from Kantara: Chapter 1 drew criticism from the audience. Many on the internet slammed Singh’s remark and act, calling it “insensitive” and “disrespectful.” Now, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has lodged an official complaint against the actor. According to a PTI report, the organisation stated that Ranveer had "insulted Goddess Chamundadevi by describing the deity in a derogatory manner."
Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on Monday submitted a complaint to the police against actor Ranveer Singh, alleging he insulted Goddess Chamundadevi during the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa. According to the complaint, Singh imitated the divine form of a deity portrayed in the Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1 and referred to Chamundi Daiva, revered by the Kotitulu community, as a "female ghost."
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