Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments about Kangana Ranaut’s slap incident at the Chandigarh airport. In a lengthy statement, he clarified that his remarks were misconstrued and emphasized his respect for all women.
In his statement addressed to Kangana, written in Hindi, Kapoor affirmed his deep respect for women and clarified that he had no prior knowledge of Kangana as he does not follow media or entertainment news. He expressed regret if his words had inadvertently offended her, attributing any misunderstanding to sensationalized media reporting.
Kapoor concluded by extending his wishes for Kangana’s success and advocating for a greater awareness of duties over rights. He signed off humbly, emphasizing his ordinary nature and responsibility for his words, while also seeking forgiveness if he had unintentionally caused any hurt.