Ranveer Singh agrees to rework apology over | Indian Movie News
Ranveer Singh on Friday told the Karnataka High Court that he’s prepared to file a revised affidavit of apology over remarks linked to the depiction of Chamundi Devi in Kantara, as per a Bar And Bench report. The submission was made before Justice M. Nagaprasanna during the listening to of a petition associated to the controversy.
Ranveer Singh provides to file revised apology affidavit
Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya, showing for the actor, told the Court that Singh had already filed an affidavit expressing remorse. He added that the actor was prepared to submit a revised model if needed. According to the affidavit, Singh said he didn’t realise at the time that his remarks might harm the feelings of devotees of the deity. He also said that he respects all faiths and traditions.
Poovayya told the Court that Singh had conveyed his “deepest regret and unconditional apology” through the affidavit. He also said the actor had undertaken to go to the temple of the deity and offer prayers. The counsel additional quoted Singh as saying that he grew up in a Sindhi family in Mumbai and was not conscious of the sensitivities concerned at the time of the incident.
Complainant questions sincerity of apology
The complainant, Prashanth Methal, argued that the affidavit didn’t replicate real regret. He told the Court that actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty had earlier suggested Singh not to make such remarks. He requested the Court to direct the submitting of a correct affidavit.
Poovayya responded that he was prepared to focus on the wording of the apology with the complainant and submit a revised affidavit before the Court. Justice Nagaprasanna recorded the submission and adjourned the matter to April 23.
Remarks at IFFI Goa led to controversy
The case relates to a speech delivered by Singh at the International Film Festival of India in Goa. During the event, Singh praised Shetty’s efficiency in Kantara. While referring to the portrayal of the deity, he described Chamundi Devi as a “female ghost” and mimicked a second from the movie. The remarks later triggered criticism on social media.
Following a criticism, a Bengaluru Justice of the Peace ordered an investigation under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Based on the order, the High Grounds Police Station registered an FIR against Singh under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita associated to non secular enmity, non secular insult and public mischief.
Singh later approached the High Court, stating that his remarks have been taken out of context and have been meant only to recognize Shetty’s efficiency. He also said there was no intention to harm non secular sentiments or create disharmony between communities.
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