Rawal apologises to Rajputs

At a recent rally in Rajkot, while remembering Sardar Patel, actor-turned-politician Paresh Rawal compared the royals (raja) and music (vaja) to monkeys (vandra). 

This did not go down well with the said community. Soon after, the Karni Sena reportedly warned Paresh Rawal over his statement. However, the veteran actor immediately apologised, saying that his comment was aimed at the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Says Rawal, “If anyone was hurt by the statement I would like to apologise for it.” He further adds, “My statement was not on the Rajput community. They are a brave community in India and they make us proud. Nothing wrong will come out of my mouth against such a brave community.”