Arbaaz Khan’s baffling defence for Salman Khan

Bollywood actor/director Arbaaz Khan came out in support of his brother Salman Khan, who is embroiled in a controversy after making insensitive comments regarding rape, and seems to have a baffling explanation for his brother’s comments. Last weekend, Salman had compared himself to a ‘raped woman’ after the gruelling schedule of his upcoming film Sultan.

Defending his brother, Arbaaz said, “It was just the kind of (statement) where we compare things I can say ‘I worked like a donkey’ and animal rights activists might question the comparison to a donkey. Sometimes, you say something out of context, your intention is not wrong but you shouldn’t become oversensitive about it.”

However, Arbaaz, who was talking to reporters at the trailer launch of Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, also hoped his brother Salman would clarify the controversial remark. “There are some things we say while talking, but we should look at the intention and ask ‘why was it said ’ I know whatever Salman might have said, the intention wasn’t wrong,” He added, “I am sure Salman must have realised the comparison was not appropriate and he will apologise if he feels the need to. If he has said it by mistake, may be he should give a justification.”

He further said, “I don’t think I am entitled to make a comment and say ‘he has to apologise’. I would hope that he gives a clarification because a controversy has been created. So jawaab dena banta hai. After all, people look up to him as he is a youth icon.”