‘My intention was to…’ – Firstpost

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on Monday submitted a complaint to 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.

What does the complaint say?

According to the complaint, Singh had imitated on stage 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”.

Ranveer Singh, Rishab Shetty, and  
Kantara

The actor imitated a scene from the 2025 blockbuster and told Shetty how much he loved the film. But the imitation didn’t go down well with some people on social media.

Ranveer Singh issues an apology

Post the video that surfaced on the internet after the actor made an appearance at IFFI, there has been a series of backlash and the actor has issued an apology for the same that reads- “My intention was to highlight Rishabh’s incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it would take to perform that particular scene in the way that he did, for which he has my utmost admiration. I have always deeply respected every culture, tradition and belief in our country. If I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologise.”

Social media furious

One user said, “How can actors lack basic understanding of what should and shouldn’t be said? It is extremely disrespectful for people from the South that their goddess is being referred to as a female ghost.”

A second wrote- “This is so disrespectful. She is not a ghost but a goddess herself.” Another wrote, “What an unaware and disrespectful man. His wife belongs to the same geographical region as the daiva tradition. At least show some respect.”