Anil Kapoor apologizes after IAF objects to portrayal of uniform in AK vs AK trailer

Anil Kapoor has tendered an apology for visuals of him cursing while wearing an Indian Air Force (IAF) uniform in the trailer for his upcoming film, AK vs AK.

The film, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, ran into trouble after the air force raised objections to the portrayal of Kapoor cursing while in uniform.

In his apology, Kapoor said, "It has come to my attention that the trailer of my new film, AK vs AK, has offended some people as I am wearing the Indian Air Force uniform while using unparlamentary language. I would like to sincerely offer my apologies for unintentionally hurting anyone's sentiment."

Adding context to the visuals, the actor said, "My character in the film is in uniform because he is an actor playing the role of an officer. When he finds out that his daughter has been kidnapped, the anger and rage that he emotionally portrays is that of a distraught father...It was never my intent, or the intent of the filmmakers, to disrespect the Indian Air Force."

Kapoor's apology came after the IAF's official Twitter handle objected to the visuals in the trailer of Kapoor cursing while wearing uniform. The IAF wrote, 'The IAF uniform in this video is inaccurately donned & the language used is inappropriate. This does not conform to the behavioural norms of those in the Armed Forces of India. The related scenes need to be withdrawn.'

The film portrays exaggerated versions of Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor who turn into fatal foes when their rivalry goes overboard. Directed by Motwane, the film will be released on Netflix on 24 December.