Rana Daggubati is in an unpleasant situation after his remarks at a recent event went viral. At an occasion for Dulquer Salmaan’s film King Of Kotha, the actor complained about how a “big Hindi cinema heroine” wasted Dulquer’s time on set by participating in a phone call with her London-based partner.
Eagle eyed fans of Sonam immediately assumed Rana was referring to Sonam Kapoor, given that Sonam and Dulquer worked together on The Zoya Factor and Sonam’s husband Anand Ahuja is living in London.
Following this, Rana Daggubati clarified on X, formerly known as Twitter, “I am genuinely troubled by the negativity that has been aimed at Sonam due to my comments, that are totally untrue and were meant entirely in a light-hearted manner. As friends, we often exchange playful banter, and I deeply regret that my words have been misinterpreted.”
He further added, “I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt apologies to Sonam and Dulquer, both of whom I hold in great esteem. I hope this clarification puts an end to any speculation and misunderstanding. Thank you for your understanding.”
I am genuinely troubled by the negativity that has been aimed at Sonam due to my comments, that are totally untrue and were meant entirely in a light-hearted manner. As friends, we often exchange playful banter, and I deeply regret that my words have been misinterpreted.
I take…— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) August 15, 2023
For unversed, Daggubati in his original comment was heard praising Dulquer Salmaan for his work ethic. In his speech Rana heard saying, “Dulquer was my junior at acting school. We became friends there. He is a very polite person.
“He’s doing a Hindi movie and the producers are my friends. The shoot was happening near my house. I went there to meet Dulquer. While he was standing in the corner with the spot boy, a big Hindi heroine who was doing that movie was engrossed in a phone conversation about shopping in London with her husband.
“Her lack of focus affected the shots’ quality, frustrating those on set. Despite the disruptions caused by the situation, Dulquer remained patient and understanding, defusing tension and maintaining a harmonious environment.”
Meanwhile, Sonam Kapoor has added to the existing controversy by sharing a remark from former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on Instagram Stories. “Just a little something I’d like some people to know… especially when discussing made-up people,” Sonam penned on her Instagram Story earlier.
She further added that “Small minds discuss people, average minds discuss events, and great minds discuss ideas.”
For those wondering, Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming movie King Of Kotha is all set to be out worldwide on August 24, 2023. So don’t forget to mark your calendar!