Rishi Kapoor says he is quitting Twitter due to negativity but son Ranbir says Twitter and dad made for each other
Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is known to be quite vocal when it comes to voicing his opinion, is also extremely active on Twitter – sharing his opinions about current affairs and updates about his personal life along with family matters.
Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is known to be quite vocal when it comes to voicing his opinion, is also extremely active on Twitter – sharing his opinions about current affairs and updates about his personal life along with family matters.
The actor recently got into a spat with followers on Twitter after he posted his disagreement with singer Abhijeet and former Bigg Boss housemate Ajaz Khan in relation to the Salman Khan 2002 hit-and-run case verdict. Following the flak and criticism he received, Rishi Kapoor declared that he is retiring from the social networking site. (Read: Rishi Kapoor slams Abhijeet for insensitive tweets post Salman Khan verdict)
Hi. Thought about it.Too much negativity abusive language and disregard for seniors. Will retire from Twitter coz it has only given me grief
— rishi kapoor (@chintskap) May 7, 2015
Fellow actor Anupam Kher, who is also an established member of the Twitterati appealed to Rishi Kapoor not to quit the site. Anupam Kher and Rishi Kapoor have worked in films like ‘Chandni’, Shreeman Aashique’, ‘Chashme Baddoor’ to name a few.
Sir! You are letting them win if you retire. Be on Twitter on your terms. There are millions who love you too.:) http://t.co/vF3oMTGWDC
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) May 8, 2015
On being asked to comment about his father on Twitter, Ranbir had said on Thursday: “My father and me are different people. I think Twitter and my father are made for each other because my father likes to speak his mind. He can be really funny and controversial also. And I guess people like that, they don’t want to see politically correct people and my father is the most politically incorrect person.”
In the past Rishi Kapoor has also blogged about problems with his son Ranbir Kapoor, who is not on any social networking site and known to be extremely private when it comes to discussing his personal life and relationships. (Read: Ranbir doesn’t live with us, says Rishi Kapoor )
However, the ‘Bombay Velvet actor says he has nothing against Twitter. “I feel that for an actor we don’t really have freedom of speech. You say something and there are so many interpretations. Now, why should I take this extra headache of saying something and then holding a press conference where I have to explain and clarify. So I have my own personal reservations,” said Ranbir Kapoor.
Rishi Kapoor had in one of his tweets had written that he is not his son’s mailbox.
He had posted: “Another thing. I am Not and repeat NOT Ranbirs Post Box that you can drop messages or post them. Thank you,I remain yours truly-Rishi Kapoor.”
Source:: Indian Express
