Salman’s remark was wrong, his intention wasn’t: Salim Khan

Mumbai: Bhaijaan Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan on Tuesday apologised for the ‘rape remark’ of the actor, saying what he said was wrong but, his intention was not.

"I admit What Salman said is undoubtedly wrong ... the simile, example and the context. People should, however, understand that his intention was never wrong," Salim Khan justified in a tweet.

"I apologise on behalf of the actor’s family, friends and fans," added senior Khan.

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What Salman said:

The 50-year-old actor was quoted saying, "When I used to walk out of the ring after the shoot of Sultan, I used to feel like a raped woman as I could not walk straight."

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

— Salim Khan (@luvsalimkhan) June 21, 2016

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

— Salim Khan (@luvsalimkhan) June 21, 2016