Actress Urvashi Rautela, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, often finds herself at the center of controversies. Recently, clips from her interviews went viral, showcasing her celebrating the box-office success of her film Daaku Maharaaj, co-starring Nandamuri Balakrishna.
During the interviews, Rautela also flaunted a diamond-studded Rolex watch gifted by her mother and a ring watch given by her father. This took place when she was asked about her reaction to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing incident, sparking backlash online.
Urvashi Rautela showed off Diamond Watch while talking about Saif Ali Khan 😱😅 😂 😂
REPORTER : Saif Ali Khan was attacked. What do you have to say about this?”
URVASHI RAUTELA : “Yes, after Daaku Maharaj crossed 105 crores, my mom gifted me this diamond Rolex watch, and my… pic.twitter.com/3aO6l0Sxfx
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Public Apology and Trolling
In the aftermath, netizens criticized Rautela, calling her a “beauty with no brains.” While she publicly apologized for not fully grasping the gravity of the situation during the interviews, she recently addressed the trolling in a conversation with Instant Bollywood.
Drawing comparisons to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the 30-year-old actress stated
, “Even our country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, and my favorite superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, are not spared from trolling. So what can really be done in such a situation?”
Deleted Apology Post
Previously, Urvashi had issued a now-deleted apology to Saif Ali Khan on Instagram, explaining that her remarks were unintentional and she had been caught off guard by the questions. She denied accusations of showcasing her expensive gifts and expressed regret for her insensitive comment.
Urvashi Rautela faced social media backlash for her insensitive comments about Saif Ali Khan’s attack.
While expressing concern, she also flaunted her diamond watch, which many found inappropriate given the seriousness of the situation. She issued an apology on Instagram but… pic.twitter.com/4TtH7iVTjv
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Saif Ali Khan’s Stabbing Incident
For those unaware, Saif Ali Khan suffered severe injuries during a burglary attempt at his Bandra residence in the early hours of January 16th. He underwent emergency surgeries at Lilavati Hospital to remove a knife fragment lodged near his spine. The Mumbai police are currently investigating the case.
The incident continues to generate discussions, with topics such as Saif Ali Khan’s recovery, Urvashi Rautela’s comments, and netizens’ reactions keeping the entertainment industry buzzing.