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# Ranveer Singh Faces FIR Over "Kantara" Daiva Mimicry: Mockery or Misunderstanding? **Imagine Bollywood's high-energy star Ranveer Singh lighting up the IFFI stage, only for it to spark a legal firestorm months later.** That's exactly what happened when his playful imitation of Rishab Shetty's iconic Daiva scene from *Kantara: Chapter 1* led to an FIR in Bengaluru, accusing him of insulting sacred traditions.[1][3] The controversy erupted during the closing ceremony of the **International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025** in Goa on November 28, 2025. While praising *Kantara* and its star-director Rishab Shetty, Ranveer mimicked expressions from deities like Panjurli, Guliga, and especially **Chavundi Daiva**—a revered guardian deity in coastal Karnataka symbolizing divine feminine energy.[2][4] According to the complaint, Ranveer crudely imitated these in a "comical and derogatory manner" and referred to Chavundi Daiva as a **"female ghost"**, which devotees see as a grave distortion hurting religious sentiments.[3][4]

*Image: A glimpse into the sacred Daiva tradition that inspired Kantara's powerful scenes (Unsplash).*

Bengaluru advocate **Prashanth Methal** first spotted a video of the act on Instagram (shared by "Brief Chaat") on December 2, 2025, and filed a private complaint on December 27.[1][3] On January 23, 2026, a court ordered the High Grounds Police Station to register an **FIR under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)**, charging Ranveer with promoting enmity, outraging religious feelings, and deliberate insult.[2][4] The case is now with the 1st Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Bengaluru, with a hearing set for **April 8**.[1][6] Ranveer's fans defend it as lighthearted fun at an event where Rishab Shetty was present, but critics argue it crossed into mockery of deeply held cultural beliefs.[5] Ranveer has reportedly apologized amid initial backlash, but the legal wheels are turning.[3] This isn't his first brush with controversy—his bold style often blurs the line between entertainment and offense. **What do you think: Was this harmless imitation or a disrespectful jab at traditions?** Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Bollywood buffs, and let's spark a discussion on celebrity accountability in the age of viral stages!
Citations
1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/fir-filed-against-ranveer-singh-in-bengaluru-for-mimicking-daiva-scene-from-rishab-shettys-kantara-101769613932509.html
2.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/fir-field-against-ranveer-singh-for-mimicing-daiva-scene-from-kantara-at-iffi-article-13795593.html
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/fir-filed-against-ranveer-singh-over-kantara-daiva-mimicry-in-bengaluru-for-referring-to-chavundi-daiva-as-a-female-ghost/articleshow/127718440.cms
4.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/fir-against-dhurandhar-star-ranveer-singh-in-bengaluru-for-mimicking-kantara-daiva-scene-10900967
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q_QhGME8-k
6.https://www.sunriseradio.com/news/ndtv-rss/case-against-dhurandhar-star-ranveer-singh-in-bengaluru-for-mimicking-kantara-daiva-scene/
7.https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/ranveer-singh-booked-in-bengaluru-for-mimicking-kantara-daiva-scene-at-goa-event-1824207
8.https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/fir-filed-against-ranveer-singh-in-bengaluru-for-mimicking-daiva-scene-from-rishab-shettys-kantara-chapter-1-at-iffi-goa-2025
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