Actor-producer Rana Daggubati has apologised for his recent remark, apparently aimed at a ‘big Bollywood heroine’, which exposed actress Sonam Kapoor to online trolling and negativity.

The Rana Naidu actor recently said a certain Bollywood heroine had wasted ‘polite and patient’ Dulquer Salmaan’s time on the sets of a film, sparking speculations that the actress was Sonam as the duo had worked together on the 2019 film The Zoya Factor.

Now Rana himself has stepped forward to issue a public apology on Twitter, clarifying that his “words were misinterpreted”. “I am genuinely troubled by the negativity that has been aimed at Sonam due to my comments, that are totally untrue and were meant entirely in a light-hearted manner. As friends, we often exchange playful banter, and I deeply regret that my words have been misinterpreted.” he wrote on the microblogging site on Monday.

“I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt apologies to Sonam and Dulquer, both of whom I hold in great esteem. I hope this clarification puts an end to any speculation and misunderstanding. Thank you for your understanding,” he mentioned.