Mansoor Ali Khan REFUSES To Apologise For Rape Comment About Trisha Amid FIR: ‘Why Do I Need To?’ – News18

Mansoor Ali Khan refused to apologise for his rape comment made about Trisha. In a press conference he hosted hours before an FIR was registered against him, Mansoor said his statement was misconstrued and that he will not apologise for the statement. For the unversed, the Tamil actor said in a press event last week that he was disappointed that he was didn’t get to share the screen with Trisha in Leo. He then joked that he was hoping for a ‘bedroom scene’ and that he has done his share of rape scenes.

What did Mansoor Ali Khan Say About Trisha?

The statement led to strong reactions from many, including Trisha. She slammed him and said she will ensure she doesn’t work with him in the future. Many stars from Tamil and Telugu industries came forward to support her. This includes Chiranjeevi. Nadigar Sangam (the South Indian Artistes’ Association) also issued a temporary ban against him.

Mansoor Ali Khan Refuses To Apologise

Reacting to the outrage caused by his statement, Mansoor said, “I didn’t mean personally. If there is a rape or murder scene is that real in cinema? Does it mean raping someone for real? What does murder in cinema mean? Does it mean they are murdering someone for real? Why do I need to apologize? I didn’t say anything wrong. I respect all actresses.”

Mansoor Ali Khan Threatens Nadigar Sangam

Addressing the ban, Mansoor warned, “Nadigar Sangam has made an Himalayan mistake by banning me straight away without asking for a show-cause notice. They should have asked me to explain myself about the video. Does that how a case gets investigated in a court? I am giving four hours of time to Nadigar Sangam (to withdraw the ban). What have they said in the press release? I have to apologise before everyone. Do I belong to caste which apologises? I am acting with a lot of patience. If Nadigar Sangam doesn’t retract its ban, I will burst out like a volcano. The whole of Tamil Nadu is behind me.”

FIR Filed Against Mansoor Ali Khan

Meanwhile, Mansoor Ali Khan has been booked under Section 354 A (sexual harassment) and Section 509 (word, gesture, or act intended to outrage modesty of woman). has been booked days after the National Commission For Women (NCW) asked Tamil Nadu DGP to take action against the actor. “The National Commission for Women is deeply concerned about the derogatory remarks made by actor Mansoor Ali Khan towards actress Trisha Krishna. We’re taking suo motu in this matter directing the DGP to invoke IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws. Such remarks normalize violence against women and must be condemned,” the NCW statement issued last month read.