Siddharth was called out on Twitter today for his tweet criticizing and demeaning badminton champion Saina Nehwal. Earlier, Saina had expressed her concern over the security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life over the security breach in Punjab. Siddharth retweeted her post and wrote, “, "Subtle cock champion of the world (sic)." His tweet did not sit well with the netizens who blasted him. However, he once again took to Twitter to defend his tweet but the Twitterati including a few celebs and the National Commission for Women called his out for his sexist remark.
Last week, Saina Nehwal took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She wrote, "No Nation can claim itself to be safe if the security of its own PM gets compromised. I condemn, in the strongest words possible, the cowardly attack on PM Modi by anarchists (sic)." Siddharth quoted Saina's tweet and wrote, "Subtle cock champion of the world... Thank God we have protectors of India. Shame on you #Rihanna (sic)." The Tamil-Telugu actor was lambasted for his crass remark but he remained unfazed and defended his tweet by writing, “’COCK & BULL’ That's the reference. Reading otherwise is unfair and leading! Nothing disrespectful was intended, said or insinuated. Period (sic)."
"COCK & BULL"
That's the reference. Reading otherwise is unfair and leading!
Nothing disrespectful was intended, said or insinuated. Period.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) January 10, 2022
Singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi Sripaada wrote, "This is really crass, Siddharth. You just contributed to what a lot of us women are fighting against (sic)." National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma also condemned Siddharth for his actions. She tweeted, "This man needs a lesson or two. Why this person's account still exists? Taking it up with concerned Police."
This is really crass, Siddharth. You just contributed to what a lot of us women are fighting against.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 10, 2022
This man needs a lesson or two. @TwitterIndia why this person's account still exists?..taking it up with Concerned police. https://t.co/qZD2NY5n3X
— Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) January 10, 2022
Other netizens slammed the actor as well. Check out their tweets below:
It took you 4 days to realize it and that too after the complaint only.https://t.co/6jLqD6YQyN
— nishant gaur (@nishantgaur21) January 10, 2022
Ppl like you should just be mum, you can’t even stand up for your nation & PM’s security & if someone does you will throw all the filth that exists within you!
— (@IshitaJoshi) January 10, 2022
ehsaan kar raha he explain karke?
why so much attitude... what for? Talented toh tu he nahi.. kisi b cheez mein sivay PM ko gaali dene mein.— Dipak Bhat (@DipakBhat) January 10, 2022
U have lost respect man. It was disrespectful
— Umesh (@Umesh49546133) January 10, 2022
At least have the ball to own it up instead of twisting your own words, Siddharth!
— $ha$h (@SKJag2) January 10, 2022
On the other hand, Saina reacted to the tweet and told an online portal, “I’m not sure what he meant... I used to like him as an actor but this was not nice. He can express himself with better words but I guess it’s Twitter and you remain noticed with such words and comments. If the security of the PM of India is an issue, then I’m not sure what is secure in the country."
(Source: Twitter/India Today)
