Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Ranveer Singh Over Kantara Mimicry Incident
FIR Against Ranveer Singh In Kantara Mimicry Case Quashed, Court Issues Temple Visit Order
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Ranveer Singh has had an FIR quashed by the Karnataka High Court following backlash from a mimicry incident at the IFFI 2025 closing ceremony. The court acknowledged that his actions hurt cultural sentiments and ordered him to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru within four weeks as part of the resolution.
- 01Karnataka High Court quashed the FIR against Ranveer Singh.
- 02The court ordered him to visit Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru.
- 03Ranveer's mimicry at IFFI 2025 sparked significant backlash.
- 04He issued an apology for any hurt caused by his actions.
- 05Ranveer's lawyer submitted an unconditional apology on his behalf.
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Ranveer Singh, a prominent Indian actor, faced backlash after a mimicry incident at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 closing ceremony, where he imitated a scene from the film *Kantara*. Following this, an FIR was filed against him in the Karnataka High Court. Recently, the court quashed the FIR, acknowledging that his actions hurt religious and cultural sentiments. As part of the resolution, the court ordered Ranveer to visit the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru, Karnataka, within four weeks. Although he was absent during the proceedings due to security concerns, his lawyer, Sajan Poovayya, submitted an unconditional apology affidavit on his behalf. In an Instagram post, Ranveer clarified that his intention was to celebrate Rishab Shetty's performance in *Kantara* and expressed his respect for cultural traditions, apologizing to anyone he may have offended.
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Ranveer Singh's compliance with the court's order may help mend relations with cultural groups and mitigate public backlash.
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