The National Commission for Women (NCW) slammed actor Salman Khan for a 'rape' comment he purportedly made during a group interaction with journalists. In response to a question on the hectic shooting schedule for his upcoming film in which he plays a wrestler, Khan said, “It is like the most difficult thing..When I used to walk out of that ring, it used to be actually like a raped woman walking out." Realizing his folly, Khan immediately added, "I don't think I should have" and proceeded to say, "It feels like the most difficult….I couldn’t take steps. I couldn’t take steps.” WATCH VIDEO | Salman Khan “Raped Woman” Comment Audio: Here’s What He Said Lalitha Kumaramangalam, the chief of NCW, told news agency ANI that the commission has sent him a letter asking why he made the remark. "This is very sad. Just because he is Salman Khan doesnt mean he will make such a statement," she told ANI, adding that the commission has given him seven days to apologise. This is very sad. Just because he is Salman Khan doesnt mean he will make such a statement: Lalitha Kumaramangalam (NCW Chief) — ANI (@ANI_news) June 21, 2016 Khan's comments have led to outrage on social media with civil society activists demanding an apology from him. Kavita Krishnan told ANI that Khan's comment trivialises rape.
