Overview
- Singh posted an Instagram apology saying he intended to praise Rishab Shetty’s performance and expressed regret for hurting sentiments.
- Hindu Janajagruti Samiti earlier lodged a complaint in Panaji alleging insult to Chamundadevi and urged a code of conduct for public events.
- An advocate filed a separate complaint at Bengaluru’s High Grounds Police Station, citing derogatory references to Daiva as a “female ghost” or “demon.”
- Event footage shows Singh imitating the Daiva scene at IFFI in Goa and mislabeling the deity, with Shetty captured signaling him not to mimic the act.
- Police have acknowledged the Bengaluru complaint and said no FIR has been registered yet, as debate continues over cultural sensitivity and festival conduct.