Actor Siddharth Summoned In Defamation Case Over Tweet Against Saina Nehwal
Actor Siddharth is summoned over his 'controversial' remark on badminton player Saina Nehwal, by Chennai Police. Two complaints have been lodged against the actor in this regard, informed the Chennai Police Commissioner. "Actor Siddharth has been summoned. We only need his statement,'' quoted Commissioner Shankar Jiwal. The controversy happened when Saina tweeted about PM Modi's security breach in Punjab, on which, Siddharth replied with a '… read-more
Tags: Siddharth, Saina Nehwal, Twitter, Controversy, chennai police
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Siddharth Booked Under IPC & IT Sections Over 'Twitter Joke': Hyderabad Police
Tollywood actor Siddharth has been booked under section 506 of the IPC and section 67 of the IT Act, over his recent sexist Twitter remark, against Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal. On January 12, a Hyderabad woman filed a complaint with the Cybercrime Wing of Hyderabad. Although Siddharth apologized for the joke after backlash from netizens and political leaders, a case has been registered.
Tags: Siddharth, Saina Nehwal, Twitter Remark, Indian Penal Code, Hyderabad Police
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Tollywood Actor Siddharth Apologizes To Saina Nehwal Over 'Twitter Joke'
Actor Siddharth apologized to shuttler Saina Nehwal for his "Twitter joke". "I want to apologize to you for my rude joke that I wrote as a response to a tweet of yours, a few days ago," tweeted Siddharth on January 11. He further added, "If a joke needs to be explained, then it wasn't a very good joke to begin with". The apology came after Siddharth's sexist remark against Nehwal.
Tags: Siddharth, Saina Nehwal, Indian Shuttler, Twitter, controversial statement
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Tollywood Actor Siddharth Trolled For Sexist Comment Against Saina Nehwal
Tollywood actor Siddharth gained criticism for his nasty "sexist" remark against Indian Shuttler Saina Nehwal. Reacting to a tweet of Sania Nehwal, concerned about PM Modi's security, Siddharth said, "Subtle cock champion of the world.. Thank God we have protectors of India. Shame on you Rihanna". Netizens backlashed Siddharth, calling his comments inappropriate. However, he clarified and said, "COCK & BULL, that's the reference. Reading… read-more
Tags: Siddharth, Tollywood actor, Saina Nehwal, criticism, Twitter
Courtesy: Zee News
Actor Siddharth Claims Of Getting Threat Calls, Names BJP Behind This
Bollywood actor Siddharth has claimed of receiving threat calls after the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit allegedly leaked his personal phone number. Taking to Twitter, the actor wrote, "Over 500 calls of abuse, rape and death threats to me & family for over 24 hrs." As per Siddharth, this was a result of him criticising the central government on COVID-19 management failure. However, the BJP has denied all the claims.
Tags: Siddharth, BJP, Tamil Nadu, Threat Calls
Courtesy: The Times of India