Ranveer Singh Sparks Outrage for 'Insensitive' Imitation of Kantara Scene, Referring to Daiva as 'Female Ghost'

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Bollywood star Ranveer Singh faced backlash after imitating a scene from the Kannada blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 during the closing ceremony of IFFI 2025 in Goa. In a viral video, Ranveer praised Rishab Shetty's performance, but his remarks and actions were met with criticism from social media users who deemed them insensitive and disrespectful. According to the video, Ranveer referred to the daiva (a goddess in the film) as a 'female ghost', sparking outrage among fans who felt he lacked basic understanding of the cultural significance of the character. Some users called it a 'tone-deaf' comment, while others expressed disappointment that Ranveer, who is married to a woman from the same geographical region as the daiva tradition, failed to show respect. Ranveer's attempt to imitate the scene was met with laughter from Rishab Shetty, but the move was seen as inconsiderate by many. The controversy comes at a time when Ranveer's upcoming film Dhurandhar is set to release on December 5. For those who may not be familiar, Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. The film delves into the origins of the daiva tradition and ancestral conflict, featuring a star-studded cast including Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. The movie became the highest-grossing film of 2025, collecting ₹851.93 crore worldwide. Ranveer's Dhurandhar, on the other hand, is an action-packed film directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan. As the controversy surrounding Ranveer's comments continues to unfold, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming film.