1. Actor Vikrant Massey recently apologized for a 2018 tweet featuring a cartoon of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
2. Despite his successful film ’12th Fail’, Massey faced backlash over the old tweet.
3. The actor clarified that he never intended to offend any community but acknowledged the tweet’s distasteful nature and deleted it.
Entertainment, Feb 21: Actor Vikrant Massey recently issued an apology for a tweet he shared in 2018 featuring a cartoon of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
Despite his success with the film ’12th Fail’, Massey found himself in hot water over the old tweet.
He clarified that he never intended to offend any community but acknowledged the distasteful nature of the post. Massey deleted the tweet and expressed regret over its content.
Massey’s apology came after Mumbai-based advocate Ashutosh Dubey shared a screenshot of their conversation, hinting at the actor’s forthcoming statement. The tweet in question contained an editorial cartoon depicting Sita commenting on Ram Bakhts, drawing criticism from various quarters.
Reflecting on the tweet, Massey emphasized that his intention was never to malign or disrespect the Hindu community.
In context to one of my Tweets way back in 2018, I’d like to say a few words:
It was never my intention to hurt, malign or disrespect the Hindu community.
But as I reflect in hindsight about a Tweet made in jest, I also release the distasteful nature of it. The same could…
— Vikrant Massey (@VikrantMassey) February 20, 2024
He acknowledged the insensitive nature of the post and admitted that the message could have been conveyed without including the cartoon. Following his apology, Massey removed the tweet from his profile.
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On the professional front, Massey has garnered acclaim for his role in ’12th Fail’, a biographical drama directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
The film chronicles the inspiring journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who rose from poverty to become an IPS officer. Starring alongside Medha Shankar, Massey’s performance has been lauded, with the movie now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Looking ahead, Massey is set to star in ‘The Sabarmati Report’, produced by Ektaa Kapoor.
The film, also featuring Raashii Khanna and Riddi Dogra, revolves around the tragic 2002 Sabarmati Express fire incident in Gujarat.
Scheduled for release in theaters on May 3, 2024, the movie aims to shed light on the harrowing event that shook the nation.
