Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has agreed to submit a fresh, revised apology to the Karnataka High Court regarding his controversial mimicry of a character from the film Kantara: Chapter 1.
The decision comes after the court and the original complainant expressed dissatisfaction with the actor’s initial affidavit, claiming it lacked a sense of genuine remorse.
The legal trouble began following an incident at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where Singh was seen mimicking a pivotal, sacred scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara. Reports indicated that Singh referred to the Daiva (a local deity) as a “female ghost” and performed the act while wearing shoes—actions that deeply offended the people of coastal Karnataka who hold the Bhoota Kola tradition sacred.
Despite initial claims that the act was intended as a tribute to Rishab Shetty’s performance, a Bengaluru-based advocate filed an FIR against the actor for hurting religious sentiments and promoting disharmony.
In the recent hearing on April 10, 2026, Singh’s legal team presented an affidavit where the actor expressed “deepest regret.” In the document, Singh explained that being raised in a Sindhi household in Mumbai, he was unaware of the specific cultural and religious sensitivities surrounding the Daiva tradition.
However, the complainant’s counsel argued that the tone of the apology felt defensive rather than repentant. The counsel suggested the affidavit seemed to imply that the problem lay with the complaint itself rather than the actor’s actions.
“A mistake has happened. He should always have remorse in the matter… this is important because of the magnitude of influence that the actor holds.” — Karnataka High Court
To resolve the deadlock, Ranveer Singh’s counsel, Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, informed Justice M. Nagaprasanna that the actor is willing to “sit with the complainant” and rework the language of the apology to ensure it meets their satisfaction.
The High Court has adjourned the matter to April 23, 2026, by which time the revised affidavit must be filed. If the new apology is deemed sincere by the complainant and the court, the actor may see the FIR against him quashed, ending a months-long legal battle that has served as a stark reminder of the cultural responsibilities held by public figures in India. To know such latest updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
