Ranveer Singh's Apology Accepted: Karnataka High Court's Ruling on Kantara Controversy
Karnataka High Court Acknowledges Ranveer Singh's Apology
The Karnataka High Court has accepted the heartfelt apology from Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh regarding his impersonation of a deity in Kantara Chapter 1. The panel, led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, acknowledged Singh's intention to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple located on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru to personally apologize. The court was informed that a revised affidavit expressing regret had been submitted. The complainant confirmed that the issue was amicably resolved. The court indicated that a formal order would be forthcoming, likely mandating the actor to complete his temple visit within four weeks as a sign of respect and to finalize the matter.
Update on the Kantara Controversy
During a press conference at the Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office, advocate Prashant Methal, representing the complainant, announced that the Ranveer Singh case had reached a resolution. He discussed the affidavit submitted to the court, which stated that the actor would visit Chamundi Hills in Mysore “in due course.” Methal elaborated on the discussions regarding what constitutes a 'reasonable period' for the visit, debating whether it should be 15 days, 30 days, a year, or even longer. The actor's legal representative noted that specifying a timeframe was challenging due to security concerns.
Background of the Kantara Controversy
For those who may not be aware, the controversy began during the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa, where Ranveer Singh mimicked a pivotal scene from Kantara: Chapter 1, referring to the revered Panjurli/Guliga Daiva spirit as a "female ghost." This comment was deemed offensive, blasphemous, and disrespectful to the cultural and spiritual values of coastal Karnataka, leading to a significant backlash on social media and a formal complaint from the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.
As a result, a FIR was lodged against Singh in Bengaluru under sections 196 (promoting enmity), 299 (outraging religious feelings), and 302 (intentional insult) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). In response to the situation, Singh expressed his respect for all traditions and apologized for any offense caused. He later issued an unconditional apology to the Karnataka High Court and offered to visit the Chamundeshwari temple as a gesture of respect, which ultimately led to the dismissal of the case.