Vikrant Massey's Chat With Mumbai Advocate Surfaces Amid Ram-Sita Tweet Backlash

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey finds himself in hot water once again as an old tweet from 2018 resurfaces, triggering outrage among netizens.

The controversial post, which included an illustration of Hindu goddess Sita, led to accusations of religious insensitivity. Despite an apology issued by Massey, recent revelations of a conversation with a Mumbai-based advocate have added fuel to the fire.

Vikrant Massey's Chat With Mumbai-Based Advocate

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¡­

¡ª Vikrant Massey (@VikrantMassey) February 20, 2024

Mumbai-based advocate Ashutosh Dubey, who heads the social media legal and advisory department of the Maharashtra BJP, reached out to Vikrant Massey regarding the old tweet. In the conversation, Dubey expressed his disappointment, urging Massey to delete the tweet and issue a public apology.

Conversation with Vikrant:
Clear and loud!??? pic.twitter.com/u6DRYjT1CG

¡ª ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY ?? (@AdvAshutoshBJP) February 20, 2024

Screenshots of the actor's response reveal a discussion where Massey clarifies the context of the tweet and acknowledges the potential for misunderstanding.

Vikrant Massey's Midnight Apology And Reflection On Past Mistake

In an attempt to quell the growing controversy, Vikrant Massey took to his social media handle late at night to issue a public apology. The actor acknowledged the distasteful nature of his 2018 tweet and expressed regret for unintentionally hurting religious sentiments.

Massey emphasised that it was never his intention to disrespect any community and apologised to those offended by his remarks.

#VikrantMassey's father is Christian, mother Sikh and brother Muslim hence he shits only on Hindus ?? pic.twitter.com/aipyvWf4zR

¡ª Alok (@Alokyadav_45) February 21, 2024

Actor Reflects On Growth And Learning From Mistakes

As part of his apology statement, Vikrant Massey highlighted the importance of personal growth and reflection. He admitted that the tweet could have conveyed the message without the accompanying cartoon and pledged respect for all faiths, beliefs, and religions. Massey concluded by acknowledging the need for individuals to evolve over time and learn from their past mistakes.

Vikrant Massey's Latest Interview

Vikrant Massey With His Family/Twitter

This comes as, in an exclusive interview with Unfiltered by Samdish, versatile actor Vikrant Massey recently provided insights into the rich tapestry of his family. He illuminates the harmonious coexistence of diverse religious backgrounds within his household.

The actor openly talked about his elder brother Moeen's decision to embrace Islam at the age of 17, highlighting the supportive stance adopted by their family.

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