FIR filed against Kantara actor Chetan Ahimsa following a controversy over his remark: Report

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• Oct 23, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

Digital Desk: An FIR (first information report) has been filed against
Kannada actor Chetan Ahimsa for allegedly inflicting emotional distress. The right-wing
organization Hindu Jagaran Vedike had already filed a police case against the
actor in the Udupi district for infringing on religious sensitivities.

The FIR was filed after the 39-year-old actor was accused of making
disrespectful remarks against the 'Bhoota Kola' ritual depicted in the film
Kantara.  According to him, the 'Bhoota
Kola' tradition shown in the Kanatara film is not a Hindu ceremony.

Kantara actor and
director Rishab Shetty previously stated that the Bhoota Kola ritual, which
came to light following the film's success, is a part of Hindu culture.
"The gods in Kantara are all part of our past, and it is truly a part of
Hindu culture and traditions," he explained. I believe in and respect my
faith because I am Hindu. What we've mentioned is through the ingredient found
in Hindu dharma."

In response to Rishab Shetty's remark, Chetan tweeted,
"Glad our Kannada film 'Kantara' is making national ripples." Bhoota
Kola, according to director Rishabh Shetty, is "Hindu culture."
False. Our Bahujan traditions in Pambada/Nalike/Parawa precede
Vedic-Brahminical Hinduism. We request that Moolnivasi cultures be shown in
their entirety, both on and off-screen.

Chetan held a news conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday
after receiving flak from right-wing organizations over his post. "It is
incorrect to imply that 'Bhoota Kola' is a part of the Hindu religion,"
the actor continued. The rite is performed by Adivasis, and there is no
'Brahminism' in Bhoota Kola. Don't say the word "Hindu" in the movie.
It is the Adivasi way of life. It is unjust to lump Adivasi culture in with
Hindu culture.