Mumbai: Actor Siddharth has issued an apology to Saina Nehwal for his “inappropriate” tweet against badminton players and said he never intended to attack him as a woman with “jokes”.
On Monday, the actor received a widespread backlash on Twitter for his reply to the Olympic bronze medal tweet in the alleged hoses in the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Punjab visit.
In one open letter published on Twitter Tuesday night, the star “Rang de Basanti” said even though he might not agree with Nehwal’s view, the tweet could not be justified.
Dear @NSAINA https://t.co/plkqxvkvxy- Siddharth (@Actor_SidDharth) 1641923992000 “Dear Saina, I want to apologize to you because of my rough jokes I wrote in response to your tweets, a few days ago.
I might not agree with you on many things but even my disappointment or anger when I read your tweet, it can’t justify my tone and words.
I know I have more grace in me than that.
“As for the joke …
if a joke need it.
To be explained, then it’s not a very good joke to start.
Sorry about the jokes that didn’t land, “he said.
The 42-year-old actor wrote him was” Feminist Staunch “and would never say anything to a woman with a” evil intention “.
Siddharth hopes that the Badminton star will receive the apology.” I am ” However, it must demand the game I play and humor does not have evil intentions that so many people from all places have been associated with him.
I am a loyal feminist allies and I assure you that there is no gender implied in my tweet and of course there is no intention to attack you as a woman.
“I hope we can put this behind us and that you will receive my letter.
You will always be my champion.
Honest, Siddharth,” he added.
No nation can claim to be safe if PM security is compromised.
I cursed, in …
https://t.co/tqo2et163Q- Saina Nehwal (@NSAINA) 1641387309000EER, Nehwal said he wasn’t sure what was meant by his actor with his comments but expressed his statement over his tweet.
“I used to love it as an actor but this was not good.
He can express himself with better words but I think it’s Twitter and you still pay attention to such words and comments.
If Indian PM security is a problem then me.
Not sure what is safe in this country, “he said.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked for Twitter India to “immediately” blocking the actor’s account for claiming the comment is misogynist, angry at the simplicity of a woman, amounting to no respect and insulting dignity of women.
NCW Chairman Sharma has also written a letter to Maharashtra DGP to investigate this problem and register fir against Siddharth.