'Enraged that I'm Indian living in India': Rohit Roy trolled for 'intolerance' tweets
Mumbai: Without taking any names, actor Rohit Roy on Tuesday said that a film is being used by some groups in the country to gain political authority.
In an oblique reference to the controversy-struck 'Padmavati', Rohit took to Twitter to condemn the protests and threats against the film's director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and lead actor Deepika Padukone.
"A film is being used by some for political leverage.. Does calling to behead a gentleman in any way legal, tolerable or democratic? How then are the powers that be quiet about it? No arrests, no warnings even! History cannot be distorted, no question about it..." Rohit wrote.
The actor said he was a "proud Indian", who held the country's history in high esteem.
"I have to say that this polarisation is going to debilitate India and bring it to its knees... What about this 'mother' of ours?" he added.
Rohit had tweeted on Monday that he was sad and "frustrated" to be an Indian citizen in today's times.
"For the first time, I'm sad, frustrated, enraged etc etc that I'm an Indian living in India... Never thought I'd ever say that. Indeed, very sad... Jai Hind," he had written.
For the first time, I'm sad, frustrated, enraged etc etc that I'm an Indian living in india .. never thought I'd ever say that. Indeed, very sad.. Jai Hind
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 20, 2017
India is what it is bcoz of its diversity, sense of democracy n imprtntly, it's secularism.. Hinduism, a way of life, is inclusive in nature.. couple yrs bck, kiran felt unsafe, Aamir khan used the word 'intolerant' and all hell broke lose. Contd..
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
Today, ppl are offering rewards for the heads of actors/directors for a film that they haven't seen ONE SINGLE frame of! the govnt is doing nothin to stop this.. abetting even! Forget creative freedom, isn't this 'INTOLERANCE' scary for all Indians? #saddened
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
A film is being used by some for political leverage.. does calling to behead a gentleman in any way legal, tolerable or democratic!!? How then are the powers that be quiet about it? No arrests, no warnings even! History cannot be distorted, no question abt it.. contd
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
Bt under the garb of respecting n safe guarding your history, is it ok to write your future in blood?? Even using the word behead is barbaric! N what's strange is tht in protecting the 'image' of a 'mother' u want to behead a daughter of the country who is merely portraying her!?
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
I am a proud Indian who holds our countrys' history AND geography in high esteem.. that I'm an actor is incidental.. I have to say that this polarisation is going to debilitate India and bring it to its knees.. what about this 'mother' of ours?!
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
India/Bharat has survived many an onslaught frm outsiders over centuries n we have survived and come out stronger bcoz the entire country n its ppl set aside thr differences to fight the outsiders .. today in every corner of india, there is unrest.. this fight will be disastrous
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
Yes India and Indians have become intolerant.. Now to an extent that it's scary.. one doesn't know what wrath of which faction one will incur while even making a statement which they don't take fancy to..
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
Javed saab ki ek line yaad aati hai.. Tum unke jaisa kyun banna chahte ho.. unko apne jaisa banao.. everything can be sorted through dialogue and communication and tolerance! Putting out a bounty for someone's head in this century is plain unacceptable and disgusting.. Jai Hind
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
However, Rohit was trolled and abused for his tweets, with some users asking him to leave the country, mocking his 'lack of work', calling him 'dhongi'.
The actor later said it was important to take out the essence of his opinion rather than slamming him.
Thank U for carrying this story in its entirety .. hopefully all these lovely people abusing n trolling me will finally understand the essence of ny tweets.. https://t.co/9D4Zw8RT3h
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
Aapki soch hi aapki taaqat hai.. Aapke lafz aapka hathyaar.. dono hi soch kar istemal kijiye ga.. shubratri 🙠pic.twitter.com/Cnj42NLVQw
— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) November 21, 2017
Bhansali's 'Padmavati' is facing the wrath of various Rajput groups and political leaders, who have accused him of the "wrongful" depiction of queen Padmavati (played by Deepika) and "distorting historical facts".
Earlier scheduled to arrive in cinema halls on December 1, the release date of the film has been postponed by the makers till further notice.
