Om Puri, the veteran actor, while condemning the ban said on a live debate show, something that’s extremely disrespectful towards the soldiers who have lost their lives while protecting us from attacks. His comments on the issue shocked the entire nation.
After his bold statements, he faced a severe backlash from people in the country, as well as from Bollywood fraternity for his degrading remarks on the Indian army.
Everyone slammed him for the way he insulted the Indian soldiers, instead of appreciating and feeling proud.
The major issue of debate was “Whether Pakistani actors should be banned or not”. On this, Om Puri had stated that “there is no point talking about the ban since it is the Government who approves their visas and permits.”
He also made some sensational comments on the Uri martyrs like,
“Who had asked the soldiers to join the army? Who told them to pick up the weapons?”
It’s almost impossible to overlook the statement that he made. Om Puri has done a variety of films including Gandhi, Maqbool, and Dhoop that happen to be closely woven around the grandeur of India and sacrifices of great men.
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After such disgusting statements, an FIR was filed against the actor at Andheri Police Station, and he definitely deserved it, don’t you think so?
Now, do you know a major twist in the story? Well, Om Puri has apologized for his disrespectful statements, can you believe that? Yes, the actor says that he has realized his mistake and is very embarrassed for the same.
He says,
“I am guilty and I deserve a punishment. I want to be tried by the army, I should be court-martialled. I want a constructive punishment,”
He further added,
“The army should teach me how to use weapons and send me on the same site where that brave man was sacrificed himself for the country. I don’t want to be forgiven. I am pleading to the nation I want to be punished.”
The damage has been done. Will the nation accept his apology now?
Hearing these apologetic statements, everyone just has 1 question in their minds “Is this apology a publicity gimmick to promote ‘Gandhigiri’, his upcoming flick?’
His apology might only be an action to ensure that the trailer launch and music launch go on smooth. What is your opinion on this? Was this apology genuine or is there any selfish motive behind the same?
Do you think Om Puri should be forgiven for his statements and his apology is acceptable? Do share your comments with us!