Ranveer Singh He may be basking in the success of his latest film “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, but the controversy surrounding his mimicry. Rishab Shetty has taken a new legal turn. As the case was filed against him, the actor informed the Karnataka High Court that he is ready to file an apology for the Chamundi Devi impersonation incident. After filing an affidavit, the complainant, Prashanth Methal, argued that the apology lacked sincerity and stated that Rishab had already expressed it. Ranveer to stop during the event. According to Bar and Bench, senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, who is representing Ranveer, told Justice Nagaprasanna that a fresh affidavit would be filed. Poovayya agreed to consult with Methal to refine the wording of the affidavit and present a revised version to the court. The actor has expressed regret for his actions, stating that he did not realize that his remarks could hurt religious sentiments.
Reading from the existing affidavit, Poovayya said, “I have submitted an affidavit of apology. And in that affidavit I have also promised to visit the temple. (The affidavit says) on the date of the incident, I did not even for a moment realize that I was insulting the worshipers of Daiva. I also want to make it clear that I did not grow up in Mumbai and I am not a Mumbai home. Through this affidavit, once again my convey our deepest regrets and unconditional forgiveness. I will visit God’s temple in due time to offer my prayers and express my devotion.”Justice Nagaprasanna accepted the submissions and adjourned the matter to April 23. The controversy dates back to November 28 last year at the International Film Festival of India, where Ranveer, while praising Rishabh’s performance in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, mimicked her on stage. Although Rishabh asked him to stop, Ranveer repeated the act while greeting and hugging him.Ranveer had earlier issued a public apology saying, “My intention was to highlight Rishabh’s incredible performance in the film. I know actor after actor how much it would take to perform that particular scene the way he did, and for that he has my utmost admiration. I have always deeply respected all the cultures, traditions and beliefs of our country.
