On February 23, 2026, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh approached the Karnataka High Court to desperately scrap a criminal case filed against him. The trouble started after a public event where Ranveer tried to show some love for Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1 by mimicking the sacred “Daiva” gestures and reportedly referring to a deity as a “female ghost.” While Ranveer’s lawyers argue he was just a fan being enthusiastic, local groups weren’t laughing—they felt his act mocked a deeply sacred tradition, leading to an FIR for hurting religious sentiments.
The actor’s team pushed for an “urgent” hearing today, claiming the police notices were causing him massive stress, but the court wasn’t having it. Justice M. Nagaprasanna shut down the request for a fast-track hearing, famously asking if a Hollywood star would get the same “special treatment.” For now, Ranveer has to wait in line like everyone else, with the official hearing set for tomorrow. Between this legal drama and the upcoming release of his spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge on March 19, the actor is definitely feeling the heat of the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
