The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has lodged an official complaint against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, alleging that he insulted Goddess Chamundadevi during the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Outfit alleges Ranveer mocked sacred deity
According to the complaint, Singh imitated on stage the divine form of a deity depicted in the Rishab Shetty starrer Kannada film Kantara – Chapter 1 and referred to Chamundi Daiva—revered by the Kotitulu community—as a “female ghost”.HJS members Pramod Tuyekar and Dilip Shetye submitted a memorandum to Panaji police station sub-inspector Sahin Shetye, urging the registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments.“Chamundi Daiva is considered a sacred family deity of the Tulu community, and depicting or describing the deity in a derogatory manner amounts to disrespect. Such acts may cause public resentment and disturb peace,” the HJS said, as reported by PTI.
Demands Ranveer Singh issue a public apology
Calling for a thorough investigation, the organisation also appealed to IFFI organisers to frame a code of conduct to ensure that no religious deity is depicted in an insulting manner at future ceremonies. The outfit further demanded that Singh issue a public apology. “Ranveer Singh should issue a public apology and assure he would refrain from making such remarks or performances in the future,” it said, requesting supporters to protest peacefully and within the law. Ranveer Singh was not available for comment.
