Annu Kapoor issues apology, clarifies his 'Who is Kangana' remark
What's the story
Veteran actor Annu Kapoor recently issued a detailed statement to clarify the misunderstanding surrounding his recent "Who is Kangana" remark.
The controversy erupted during a press conference for his recent film Hamare Baarah when Kapoor expressed unfamiliarity with Kangana Ranaut's identity.
Now, in a post on X/Twitter, the 68-year-old actor addressed the issue, explaining, "Not knowing a particular person, place, or thing is not an error or a crime."
Clarification made
'I can never disrespect any woman...'
In his statement, Kapoor emphasized his respect for women and clarified that any offense caused was unintentional.
He stated (in Hindi), "Dear Sister Kangana...every woman is respectable and worthy to me, so I can never disrespect any woman."
"Not knowing the system or laws of any country can lead to mistakes and punishment, but not knowing a particular person, place, or thing is not an error or a crime."
Statement
'If you have become angry with anything...please forgive me': Kapoor
Further clarifying his stance, Kapoor emphasized, "I don't know you, hence you will not include this in the category of disrespecting women's dignity."
"When the media asks questions, understand that they seek masala, which they got from my frankness. I have no connection with politics or religion, and since I have nothing to do with religion, I have no connection with unrighteousness either."
"But still, if you have become angry with anything I have said, please forgive me."
Twitter Post
Take a look at Kapoor's post here
I am responsible for what I Speak and I am Not responsible for what others understand. Jai Hind Vande Matram 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/p0rX9ETbm3
— ANNU KAPOOR (@annukapoor_) June 22, 2024
Controversy background
Controversy originated from Kapoor's response to the slap incident
The controversy originated when Kapoor was asked about the slap incident involving the actor-turned-politician Ranaut at Chandigarh airport on June 6.
Responding to the question, Kapoor had said, "Yeh Kangana ji kaun hain? Please batao na kaun hain? Zaahir hai aap pooch rahe hain toh koi bahut badi heroine hongi? Sundar hain kya?" (Who is this Kangana? Is she a big heroine? Is she beautiful?).
Ranaut's response
Ranaut responded to Kapoor's remarks, questioned society's attitude
In a swift response on her Instagram Stories, the outspoken Ranaut posed a pointed question, asking, "Do you agree with Annu Kapoor ji that we tend to hate a successful woman, hate her more if she is beautiful and hate her even more passionately if she is powerful? Is it true?"
For those unaware, in an incident at Chandigarh airport, Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF constable.
This incident led to legal action, with an FIR being registered.