Ranveer Singh Apologises For Sexist Ad; Says He Respects Women

The ‘Befikre’ star admits his mistake and says the ad has been withdrawn.

Actor Ranveer Singh, who was recently criticised for featuring in a sexist ad, has issued an apology for the same. In an interview, Ranveer says that he got it wrong for the Jack and Jones ad, and that he has the “utmost respect for all women”.

#StopEndorsingSexism Ranveer Singh issues apology for the ad, says "Got it wrong on the billboard. I treat all women with utmost respect" pic.twitter.com/yMZiFYJMTh

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) November 25, 2016

Ranveer also mentioned that it was a “mistake” and the ad has been withdrawn.

#StopEndorsingSexism I'm sorry this happened. We got it wrong on billboards. Rectified mistake, ad withdrawn. Ranveer Singh to @TimesNow pic.twitter.com/6Q18b479Yx

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) November 25, 2016

Also read: Actor Siddharth Calls Out Ranveer Singh’s Sexist Advertisement

It was actor Sidharth who first brought attention to the billboard, which also led the brand to issue an apology and withdraw it immediately.

A new low for women's rights in the workplace in India. What were they thinking? #Fail pic.twitter.com/3PW5mMaKOt

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) November 20, 2016

Regret that one of our billboards has caused distress, we did not intend to offend anyone. #NOTHOLDINGBACK and withdrawing it immediately.

— JACK & JONES INDIA (@JackJonesIndia) November 21, 2016