Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Rishab Shetty Reacts to Ranveer Singh's Daiva Controversy
Rishab Shetty, the actor and director of the movie Kantara, recently spoke about how he felt uncomfortable when Ranveer Singh mimicked a sacred daiva (a traditional ritual) from his movie at an event.
Rishab explained that the daiva is a very important and respectful part of their culture and should not be mocked.
Ranveer Singh later apologized, saying he meant to praise Rishab's performance but understood that he might have hurt people's feelings.
The daiva scene in Kantara is very special and was done with the guidance of elders to make sure it was respectful to the tradition.
Many people were upset because they felt the tradition was being disrespected.
Rishab had even asked Ranveer to stop mimicking the daiva during the event, but Ranveer did it again, which shocked many.
Some people are calling for a boycott of Ranveer's upcoming movie.
Rishab Shetty expressed discomfort over Ranveer Singh mimicking a daiva from Kantara at IFFI.
Shetty emphasized the sacredness of the daiva tradition and requested it not be mocked.
Ranveer Singh apologized, stating his intention was to praise Shetty's performance.
Netizens criticized Singh for disrespecting the Tulu and Bhoota Kola traditions.
Rishab Shetty had asked Ranveer to stop mimicking the daiva during the event, but Ranveer did it again.
- Who
- Rishab Shetty, Ranveer Singh
- What
- Controversy over mimicking a daiva from Kantara
- When
- Recent, following IFFI event on November 30
- Where
- International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa
- Why
- Ranveer Singh mimicked the daiva, which was seen as disrespectful to the tradition
Critics of Ranveer Singh's Mimicry
Ranveer Singh's Supporters
Respect for Tradition
Critics of Ranveer Singh's Mimicry
Critics argue that mimicking the daiva is disrespectful to the sacred Tulu and Bhoota Kola traditions.
Ranveer Singh's Supporters
Supporters believe Ranveer's intention was to praise Rishab Shetty's performance and not to mock the tradition.
- Controversy Involving
- Ranveer Singh mimicking a daiva at IFFI
- Rishab Shetty's Reaction
- Feels uncomfortable, requests not to mock daiva
- Ranveer Singh's Apology
- Apologized for hurting sentiments, intended to praise performance
- Kantara's Significance
- Highest-grossing Kannada films, deeply rooted in coastal Karnataka culture
- Daiva Tradition
- Sacred, deeply connected to local culture, guided by elders for authenticity
- Netizen Reaction
- Criticism and calls for boycotting Ranveer Singh's upcoming movie
- Rishab Shetty's Request
- Asked Ranveer to stop mimicking the daiva during the event
Sources
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