Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- The closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 30 sparked an unexpected controversy when Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh imitated the Daiva sequence from Kantara: A Legend- Chapter 1. Despite Rishab Shetty requesting him not to do so, Singh went ahead with the act and even referred to Chamundi Daiva as a "female ghost," triggering sharp criticism online.

Social media users were quick to express outrage, calling the imitation insensitive and disrespectful to a sacred ritual deeply rooted in local tradition. The clip soon went viral, placing Singh at the centre of a cultural backlash.

Days after the incident, Rishab Shetty finally addressed the issue- without naming anyone-...