Anyone who follows news around Bollywood actor Anupam Kher or keeps track of his Twitter account would know of his political views. After all, the 62-year-old actor hardly ever shies away from talking about it. Regardless, Kher is a talented actor and earlier in October, he was appointed the Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). However, it looks like the actor now has a whole new designation. Recently, a leading daily recently made the huge mistake of affiliating Kher to a political party.
On Monday, a report published in DNA about the Kher’s take on people standing for the Indian National Anthem linked him to the Indian National Congress. Right under his statement which read, “If people can stand in queues for hours to get into cinema halls and party venues, then why can they not stand for 52 seconds for the National Anthem,” do you see it? He has been listed as a ‘Senior Congress Leader’.
Needless to say, Kher felt the urge to point out their error. He tweeted out a picture of the article and requested them to fix their “big mistake.” Here is his tweet:
Dear @dna newspaper!!! There is a big mistake under my quote and under my name. Ye kuch zyada Ho gaya. Pls isko theek ker dena. pic.twitter.com/LrCswLnWiN
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) October 30, 2017
Given the influence of their oversight, DNA posted an apology which read:
“In a report headlined ‘Standing for National Anthem shows person’s upbringing’, published on October 30, 2017, veteran actor and FTII Chairman Anupam Kher has been wrongly described as a ‘Senior Congress Leader’. The error is deeply regretted, and we offer our apologies to Mr Kher — Editor.”
Here is how people reacted to the incident on Twitter:
The person who hates the ideology of Congress, yu told him congresi.If there was BJP, Anupam Sir wouldn't have any problem.
— Urmila Roy (@ummii_roy) October 30, 2017
Ye bhi to bol dijiye ki correction me ye likh de ki "Senior BJP supporter"
— Prashant (@YourPrashu) October 30, 2017
Hahaha Senior Congress Leader May be editor was drunk
— Sachin (@sachindeomehta) October 30, 2017
Itni badi beizzati bardasht nahin ki ja sakti hai….
— Akshini (@Bornsmart01) October 30, 2017
Itni badi beizzati bardasht nahin ki ja sakti hai….
— Akshini (@Bornsmart01) October 30, 2017
Guess they will be more mindful the next time.
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