Vivek Oberoi deletes a tweet that sparked controversy, apologises

Delhi | Tuesday | 21st May, 2019

Summary:

On Monday evening, talking to ANI, Vivek said he had done nothing wrong.

He said, “People are saying apologise.

I have no problem with apologising, but tell me what wrong have I done.

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After inviting the ire of many for tweeting a tasteless meme on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, actor Vivek Oberoi on Tuesday issued an apology on Twitter.

He also deleted the offensive tweet featuring the meme.

 

 The actor tweeted, “Sometimes what appears to be funny and harmless at first glance to one, may not be so to others.

I have spent the last 10 years empowering more than 2000 underprivileged girls, I cant even think of being disrespectful to any woman ever.” He added, “Even if one woman is offended by my reply to the meme, it calls for remedial action.

Apologies.

tweet deleted.”

Sometimes what appears to be funny and harmless at first glance to one, may not be so to others.