Observing that a filmstar should not indulge in fighting in a public place, the Supreme Court on Monday direct... Read More

NEW DELHI: Observing that a filmstar should not indulge in fighting in a public place, the Supreme Court on Monday directed actor Govinda to apologize to his fan for slapping him in 2008.

A bench headed by Justice T S Thakur watched the video clips of the slap incident in open court and objected to the behaviour of the actor.

He is a public figure and he should not have indulge in such activities. He does not need to do in real life what he does in reel life, the bench said.

The court asked the actor to settle the issue outside court by expressing regret on his conduct.