Mumbai. Tamil actor and filmmaker Vijay Antony is embroiled in controversies. He had recently made an insulting comment on Jesus Christ. He was holding a press conference at an event regarding the upcoming film ‘Romeo’. In this he also discussed drinking alcohol. He had said that alcohol is not today’s invention. People have been drinking for centuries. He also said that Jesus also drank alcohol. This statement of Vijay got him into trouble. Especially people of Christian religion have objected to this and are asking him to apologize.
Seeing the growing controversy, Vijay Antony has issued a statement giving clarification. He shared a post on Instagram in which he said that his words have been misinterpreted. He had no wrong reference. He wrote, “It is sad that my statement was taken out of context. “This has hurt some of you.”
Vijay Antony’s apology.
Vijay Antony further wrote, “I never said anything wrongly and I request all of you not to misunderstand. “Even in my dreams, I cannot tarnish the image of someone like Jesus Christ, a person beyond religion, who shed blood and sacrificed himself for the people.”
Poster of Vijay Antony’s film.
According to the Indian Express report, Vijay Antony was discussing his film ‘Romeo’ with the media when a journalist asked him about the poster of the film. In the poster, Vijay and his co-actress Mrinalini are seen preparing drinks for themselves on their wedding night.
The journalist asked whether the film and poster try to promote drinking of alcohol by women? Vijay refused this and in the process he took the name of Jesus Christ. He said that times have changed and alcohol is not limited to men only. If men can drink, women can also drink. He said that he is not promoting drinking alcohol. If it is okay for one person to drink, then the other can also drink. If it is wrong then it is wrong for both.
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Tags: South Actress, South Film Industry
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 19, 2024, 13:11 IST