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Actor Vikrant Massey has discovered himself within the centre of an argument after an outdated tweet shared by the actor went viral on social media as soon as once more. The 2018 tweet, made in connection to the gangrape and homicide of an eight-year-old lady in Jammu and Kashmir, additionally included a cartoon that includes Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. This has led to contemporary outrage amongst social media customers. Apologising for a similar, Vikrant Massey, on Wednesday, mentioned, “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 have been said without adding the cartoon which was published in a newspaper.  And I’d with utmost humility like to apologise to each and everyone who has been hurt. As you all by now know, that I hold all faiths, beliefs and religions with the highest possible regard.  We all grow up with time and reflect upon our mistakes. This was mine. Regards”

In context to certainly one of my Tweets approach again in 2018, I’d wish to say a number of phrases:

It was by no means my intention to harm, malign or disrespect the Hindu neighborhood.

But as I mirror in hindsight a couple of Tweet made in jest, I additionally launch the distasteful nature of it. The similar may…

— Vikrant Massey (@VikrantMassey) February 20, 2024

The 2018 tweet by Vikrant Massey included an editorial cartoon which featured Goddess Sita telling Lord Ram, “I’m so glad I was kidnapped by Ravan and not by your bhakts!”  Along with the cartoon, Vikrant Massey had written on X [formerly Twitter]: “Half-baked potatoes and half-baked nationalists will only cause a pain in the gut. #KathuaCase #Unnao #Shame.” The tweet, which as soon as once more went viral on social media on Tuesday, has since been deleted.

The controversy comes simply days after Vikrant Massey, in an interview, shared that he grew up in an inclusive household the place his members of the family observe different religions. On the present Unfiltered by Samdish Viran, the actor mentioned, “My brother’s name is Moeen, I am called Vikrant. You would wonder why the name Moeen. He converted to Islam, and my family let him change his religion. They said, ‘Beta, if you find satisfaction in this, go ahead…He converted at the age of 17, it is a big step. My mother is Sikhni, my father is a Church-going Christian, he goes to church twice a week. From a young age, I have seen a lot of arguments related to religion and spirituality.”

“My father was questioned by my extended relatives about how he could ‘allow’ that [brother’s conversion]. He said that was none of their business. ‘He is my son, he is only answerable to me and has all the rights to choose what he wants.’ After seeing this, I went on my own quest, wondering what exactly is religion. It is man-made,” Vikrant Massey added.

On the work entrance, Vikrant Massey was final seen within the massively profitable twelfth Fail that was launched in 2023, and was a industrial and important success.