Rishab Shetty is riding high on the phenomenal success of Kantara: Chapter 1. While the film was rooted in its cultural representation, Shetty’s climax scene stole the show. Heaping praise on him, Ranveer Singh mimicked the Chaundi scene, after which he faced flak. Now, Shetty shared his perspective on the incident for the first time at a Behindwoods event in Chennai.

Rishab Shetty on Daiva mimicry

Rishab Shetty addressed the tendency of people to imitate cinematic portrayals of sacred traditions, stating, “That makes me uncomfortable. While much of the film is cinema and performance, the Daiva element is sensitive and sacred. Wherever I go, I request people not to perform it on stage or mock it. It is emotionally deeply connected to us.”