Actress Shantipriya clarifies co-star Akshay Kumar’s comment on her skin complexion as playful

The Saugandh actress had disclosed how Akshay Kumar once mocked her dark skin tone on the sets of their film Ikke Pe Ikka.

Shantipriya opened up about how Akshay’s comments had stayed with her for a while which also led her into depression. However, there is no bad blood as she understands his comment was light-spirited.

Shantipriya tweeted a few days ago a reminder of the fact that Akshay’s comment was merely a joke and that he did not mean to hurt her.

“I want to make it clear, making those comments were Akshay Kumar’s way of being playful with me. Even though his comments stayed with me for a while, I believe he didn’t mean to hurt me or cause me distress. I adore all of his work and wish him love & luck for his future!”

I want to make it clear, making those comments were @akshaykumar's way of being playful with me. Even though his comments stayed with me for a while, I believe he didn't mean to hurt me or cause me distress. I adore all of his work and wish him love & luck for his future! https://t.co/iISv0SVBno

— shanthipriya (@iamshanthipriya) June 30, 2020

In conversation with Navbharat Times, Shantipriya talks about the fact that she felt uncomfortable with the comment. “Even though it was a joke, I felt quite uncomfortable. The incident remained in the depths of my mind and I cried a lot over it but never applied any fairness cream on my face.”