India, Feb. 23 -- Actor Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash a first information report (FIR) registered against him in Bengaluru for allegedly insulting religious sentiments by depicting Daiva traditions during a public performance.

The matter is expected to be heard by the High Court.

The case has been booked under Sections 196, 299 and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The complaint was filed by Prashanth Methal, a 46-year-old Bengaluru-based advocate.

Allegations in the complaint

According to the FIR, the alleged incident took place during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India held in Goa on November 28, 2025.

The FIR states that Methal came across a video of the per...