What's the point of apology under guillotine: Dad on Salman's remark
- PTI, Mumbai |
- Updated: Jul 04, 2016 07:56 IST
Veteran scriptwriter Salim Khan has once again addressed the controversy surrounding son Salman's rape analogy, saying it was used by media due to the "saturation point".
Salman had landed himself in soup when he compared himself to a raped woman while taking about the physically gruelling shoot of Sultan.
The 50-year-old actor chose not to comment on the controversy despite repeated demands for an apology.
His father Salim, who had apologised on his son's behalf, however, today slammed the media for blowing up the issue.
What is the meaning of getting an apology from a person under the guillotine, who knows rightly or wrongly that he has not committed a crime
" Salim Khan (@luvsalimkhan) July 3, 2016
But the commercial compulsion of the media wanted to carry it to the saturation point. I regret not knowing this.
" Salim Khan (@luvsalimkhan) July 3, 2016
The 80-year-old Sholay writer said it does not make sense to force someone to apologise.
Normally people apologise to get rid of the problem but, I meant it hoping that the problem would be over.
" Salim Khan (@luvsalimkhan) July 3, 2016
Bollywood celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Sona Mohapatra had condemned the Bajrangi Bhaijaan star's remarks while many in the industry opted to stay silent on the topic.
The National Commission for Women has also demanded an apology from Salman and has asked the 50-year-old actor to appear before it on July 8.
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