Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Ranveer Singh Criticized for Mimicking Kantara Scene
Ranveer Singh, a famous Bollywood actor, was at a big movie event called IFFI in Goa.
He was talking to the audience and Rishab Shetty, the star of the movie Kantara.
Ranveer tried to mimic a scene from Kantara where a character gets possessed by Daiva, which are local folk gods.
He also called Daiva a 'female ghost', which some people found disrespectful.
Many fans on social media criticized him for making fun of the scene.
Rishab Shetty initially laughed but later asked Ranveer to stop.
Ranveer is getting ready for his new movie, Dhurandhar, which comes out on December 5.
Ranveer Singh mimicked a scene from Kantara at the IFFI closing ceremony in Goa.
He referred to Daiva, local folk gods in Kantara, as a 'female ghost', drawing criticism.
Rishab Shetty, the star of Kantara, initially laughed but later signaled Ranveer to stop.
Fans on social media trolled Ranveer for his actions, calling them disrespectful.
Ranveer is preparing for the release of his next movie, Dhurandhar, on December 5.
- Who
- Ranveer Singh, Rishab Shetty, IFFI audience, social media users
- What
- Ranveer Singh mimicked a scene from Kantara and referred to Daiva as a 'female ghost', drawing mixed reactions
- When
- During the 56th IFFI closing ceremony (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- Ranveer was enthusiastically interacting with the audience and Rishab Shetty, leading to the mimicking incident
Critics
Supporters
Respect for Cultural Beliefs
Critics
Ranveer's imitation was disrespectful to the sacred Daiva traditions and cultural beliefs of coastal Karnataka.
Supporters
Ranveer's imitation was meant to be humorous and was not intended to disrespect the cultural beliefs.
Rishab Shetty's Reaction
Critics
Rishab Shetty's laughter during the imitation was seen as endorsing the disrespectful behavior.
Supporters
Rishab Shetty's laughter was a natural reaction to the humorous attempt and not an endorsement of disrespect.
- Event
- 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) closing ceremony
- Date
- Not specified
- Location
- Goa
- Ranveer's Next Movie
- Dhurandhar (release date: December 5)
- Controversial Action
- Mimicking Kantara's Daiva scene and referring to Daiva as a 'female ghost'
- Reaction
- Mixed reactions; some fans found it disrespectful, others humorous
- Rishab Shetty's Response
- Initially laughed, later signaled Ranveer to stop
Sources
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