Renuka Vyavahare & Ismat Tahseen| TNN | May 20, 2016, 01.00 AM IST
On Tuesday, a series of tweets by the actor created a storm on social media and in political circles too. Kapoor expressed his views on prominent places in India being named after politicians, predominantly, the Gandhi family. His first tweet on this issue read, Change Gandhi family assets named byCongress . Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or JRD Tata Link Road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha?' It evoked a strong and mixed response from various quarters. When BT reached out to the actor, he calmly said, "That's all water under the bridge, now. I'll start afresh with new vigour against wrongdoings." On probing further, he said that he didn't wish to pursue this subject any more.
Kapoor's controversial tweets come from his belief that national assets and noteworthy establishments should also be named after legends from other spheres of life who have made a significant contribution to the society, such as Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shahid Bhagat Singh . One of his tweets read, "Imagine Mohamad Rafi, Mukesh, Manna Dey , Kishore Kumar venues on their name like in our country. Just a suggestion.' His tweets created an uproar and reportedly faced protests from Congress party workers.
Rishi Kapoor is one of the few people from Bollywood who has always raised his voice on various issues without mincing words. From his insightful views on the beef ban to Pali Hill hawkers - he speaks his mind and takes a stand. While the actor chooses to move on to other issues, we can't deny that he has certainly triggered a new debate. Socho logon, socho!
Rishi Kapoor's controversial tweets
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress.Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or JRD Tata link road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha?
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
If roads in Delhi can be changed why not Congress assets/property ke naam? Was in Chandigarh wahan bhi Rajeev Gandhi assets? Socho? Why?
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
We must name important assets of the country who have contributed to society. Har cheez Gandhi ke naam? I don't agree. Sochna log!
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
Film City should be named Dilip Kumar ,Dev Anand,Ashok Kumar ya Amitabh Bachchan ke naam? Rajeev Gandhi udyog Kya hota hai? Socho doston!
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
Imagine Mohamad Rafi Mukesh Manna Dey Kishore Kumar venues on their name like in our country. Just a suggestion
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
Why Indira G airport International ? Why not Mahatma Gandhi or Bhagat Singh Ambedkar or on my name Rishi Kapoor . As superficial! What say?
Rishi Kapoor @chintskap May 17
Raj Kapoor has made India proud over the years all over even after his death. Certainly more than What has been perceived by politics.
Oh well now he is hoping to get Rajya Sabha seat
ReplyDeletehe had said rightly,we must give preference to our great freedom fighter like maharana pratap,shivaji, bhagat singh,lala lajpat rai,lal bahadur shashtri,major dhayan chand,raj guru,sukhdev,guru nanak,shahid udham singh,etc those who have sacrificed their life for the country and its freedom,thanks
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