To err is human, to forgive is divine: Salim Khan apologises

Veteran writer Salim Khan has apologised on behalf of his son Salman Khan, for the controversial ‘raped woman’ remark.

In a series of tweets, Salim said:

“Undoubtedly what Salman said is wrong, the simili, example and the context. The intention was not wrong”

“Nevertheless I apologise on behalf of his family his fans & his friends. Forgiveness is to pardon the unpardonable or it is no virtue at all”

“To err is human to forgive divine. Today on International yoga day lets not run our shops on this mistake.” he said.

During a promotional campaign of Sultan, Salman, while talking about the hard-work that was involved in shooting the film, had said ”Those 6 and a half 7 hours, either I’m picking up and throwing or he’s picking me up and throwing. So it’s like the most difficult thing. When I used to walk out of that ring, it used to actually feel like a raped woman walking out….”

He was quick to add “I don’t think I should have said that..” but the damage was already done and Salman was slammed for his remarks on social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook.

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98 Comments

  • Shocking. That his father has to still apologise on behalf of this 50 year old uncle. Feel bad for Salim saab.

    What’s the use of having stardom when father has to beg forgiveness? In teenage and 20s it’s ok, even in 50s? lol

  • Ha ha ha.. Salman’s new set up controversy made every one forget abt a b-grade trailer releasd 2day called as mohini jaadu

  • Salman always gives a Kick…love his disobedient style like majority of the youngsters

  • Thats the difference
    When srk says sumthing wrong , he himself faces all the flake
    But when salman says something nasty and mean his whole family comes together be it yakub menon verdict or this case

    Nothing is wrong in it but srk being more independent makes him more strong and to me more likeable

    Btw this rape woman case is simply due slip of tongue , dnt know when media in india will cover more sensible and sensitive topics

  • @ultron
    Being not able to act in 1-2 movie is ok but being able to act in just 1-2 movie is even bigger crime

    Minus tere naam or bajrangi bhaijaan from salman’s career and what u will get will be a career as flat as pancake

    Get a life bro

  • Is Salman Is A child?
    What’s the use of having stardom when father has to beg forgiveness? In teenage and 20s it’s ok, even in 50s? lol

  • Hmmm that’s better.
    Salim Sir, you have your own existence and identity. You are Salim Khan first, Salman’s father next, so don’t be a mere puppet in the hands of your son.
    Take your stand and say what’s right and what is wrong (like you do in other cases which doesn’t involve your son).
    Nevertheless, it was really nice on your part to seek an apology on behalf of your stupid son. But please refrain using such postfix like “It was not intentional” , ” It was just a slip of tongue” etc.
    A 50 years oldie should know what to speak and when to speak. Period.

  • indicine I request you to please post an article on Srk’s intolerance interview so that it would be clear that he was grossly misquoted.

  • BTW, Does Salman know how a raped woman feel? Has he ever got rapped? It was not just a shameful statement, but a self trolling too.

    Oops, Shera is there?

  • So papa’s boy cannot defend himself at 50 ??? Come on Salim saab, stop being ridiculous, we all know that your son is a criminal. When will you stop defending him ?

  • Bhai said nothing wrong. His statement clearly indicates that he thinks & feels the pain of women. Rather praising him all the paid media started blabbering nonsenses on him!!!

  • It’s all luck. If your devisee is good, you can win applaud and appreciation in your old age on their behalf.
    If your devisee is a complete cast-off and incompetent , you will have to seek apology for a mistake which you have not committed apparently.
    Feeling bad for Salim Sir.

  • The reality is Srk was misquoted. And aamir was the one who actually said about leaving the country. But Srk paid the price.people have no issues with pakistani singer for sultan or Pakistani actor in Kapoor and sons but Pakistani actress in tears.Why Srk is always a soft target yaar

  • @neeraja:

    Shocking. That his father has to still use his calculator for the success of this 43 year old uncle. Feel really bad for rakeshji’s.

    What’s the use of having so called stardom when father has to use his calculator? In teenage and 20s it’s ok, even in 43s???…LOL.

  • hehehe i won’t be surprise if indians boycott sultan only for this reason . india is really a strange place

  • Yes the controversy was unfortunate but does Salman deserves apology if we go by arijit Singh case (Though Arijit way of apology was wrong) but if Salman can’t forgive someone younger than him than Salim sir should not ask for forgiveness for him as well.

  • Beats his girlfriend, runs over people, shoots a black buck, defends a terrorist.

    Not sure what is the real problem. Salman khan and his careless, senseless criminal attitude or his fans who defend him inspite of his grave crimes.

  • It’s no doubt a very careless statement by someone of Salman’s stature. Even if he took it back, he shouldn’t have said it in the first place. This will be hard to wipe off from his image.

  • then learn to forgive first arjit song was deleted so many time and the 50 year old uncle is behaving like kid

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