Priyanka Chopra, who has produced a Sikkimese film, came under attack after calling the hill state insurgency-troubled. She has apologized to the Sikkim government, which wants another apology in more “clear-cut terms”.
On Thursday social media slammed and trolled Priyanka after she spoke of Sikkim in an interview, on the sidelines of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She was discussing ‘Pahuna: The Little Visitors’, her Sikkimese production which premiered at the gala.
The actress’s team got in touch with Sikkim Tourism minister Ugen Gyatso. “I condemn Priyanka’s statement. Being an international figure, it’s a very disappointing comment on her behalf. It has definitely made us feel bad and sad but she has apologised us through a mail, likewise her mother Madhu Chopra also apologised over phone in presence of Sikkim media persons.” Priyanka referred to Sikkim as “troubled” when she was speaking in connection with her new Sikkimese production – Pahuna – which premiered at the prestigious film fest last week.
Mr Gyatso added that he’s also received an apology from Paakhi A Tyrewala, the director of Pahuna: “Even Director Paakhi had apologised earlier. As everyone knows that Sikkim is a very peaceful State with peace loving citizens so we accept their apology and we assure to provide security and help from our behalf to everyone who wants to shoot their films in Sikkim in future.”
People Used Twitter To Show Their Angry
strongly condemn the statements of @priyankachopra against #Sikkim
Shame on you #PriyankaChopra— Shubham Tamang (@ShubhamTamang) September 14, 2017
#PriyankaChopra says #Sikkim is a troubled state in interview 2 US media. Pea-sized brain, zero homework. Is this how u make money?
— Indira Laisram (@indira_laisram) September 13, 2017
#PriyankaChopra must apologise to people of Sikkim ! Get ur facts straight !
— pb (@primulab) September 13, 2017
Sikkim is one of the most peaceful states, dear Priyanka. We don’t have any insurgency here. Plz comment responsibly.@priyankachopra
— Santosh Subba (@sonupondhak) September 13, 2017