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Madhur Bhandarkar on Ranveer's Kantara Imitation: 'He Crossed a Line'
2 Jan
Summary
- Ranveer Singh imitated a sacred scene from Kantara at IFFI, offending many.
- He has since apologized for his actions, acknowledging he 'crossed a line'.
- Madhur Bhandarkar praised Ranveer's restrained performance in Dhurandhar.
Actor Ranveer Singh recently faced controversy after imitating a sacred scene from 'Kantara: A Legend Chapter - 1' at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The incident occurred in the presence of 'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty, leading to significant online criticism and trolling for Singh's imitation of the Daiva scene, which he mischaracterized.
Following the public outcry, Singh issued a sincere apology for his actions. Acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar, in a recent interview, shared his perspective, remarking that while Singh was caught up in praising the performance, he "crossed a line." Bhandarkar commended Singh for owning up to his mistake and apologizing.
Despite the controversy, Bhandarkar also expressed admiration for Ranveer Singh's performance in the recently released film 'Dhurandhar.' He highlighted the actor's ability to portray restraint and deliver a nuanced performance, even when not in the foreground. Bhandarkar also praised Akshaye Khanna's work in 'Dhurandhar' and 'Chhaava' as a masterclass in acting.
