Shiv Sena demands apology from Salman Khan; asks directors to boycott if he fails do so

Shiv Sena on 22 June lashed out at Bollywood actor Salman Khan over his remark that he felt like a "raped woman" after a gruelling shoot of an upcoming film. They urged directors to boycott the actor till he tenders an "unconditional apology" for his comment.

"I have not seen a celebrity who can get more shameless than Salman Khan. He has a destructive nature from the beginning. He shoots endangered animals, kills people living on footpaths and now this (remark on rape). People still, ironically, consider him a hero," Shiv Sena spokesperson Manisha Kayande told PTI.

Kayande also said it is shameful that "a 50-year-old man cannot own up to his words and his 80-year-old father has to come to his rescue."

"There are certain political parties that are taking his side. But they should introspect. Today, even the entire film industry is silent over the issue which usually goes hammer and tongs over issues not relevant to them," she said.

According to the Sena spokesperson, Salman has to tender an unconditional apology for his rape remarks "because people are furious with him".

"All directors respecting women should boycott him until he apologises for his remarks. Even people should stop watching his films," Kayande added.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the "insensitive" remark by Salman and shot off a letter to him asking for his explanation in seven days failing which he will be summoned.

--PTI