Jackie Chan takes cyber path to rebut reports

Jackie Chan takes cyber path to rebut reports

Accuses media of distorting things about his recent India visit

CMN Bureau

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

BANGALORE, INDIA: Even as the Tibetan issue has been brewing precipitated by the Olympic torch run, action hero Jackie Chan blamed the media for distorting his wordings and giving a wrong impression to the world about his participation in it.

His participation in the torch run had grabbed media headlines worldwide on account of his pro-Chinese stand.

Now, in a lengthy posting in his official website, Jackie Chan had blamed what he terms as ‘irresponsible journalism’ of media.

He said that when some reporters asked him about his participation in the Olympic torch run, he jokingly answered that “no one had better try to come near me while I’m carrying the torch.”

“I said it as a joke, and believe me, I made it quite clear that I was fooling around,” he wrote on his website.

But his comments were enough fodder for the media as the next day, news reports poured in with headlines like “Jackie Chan Threatens Olympic Protestors” and “Kung Fu Star Will Chop Down Protestors.”

Interestingly, this accusation was made while trying to clear up things caused by reports in some sections of media that the action hero refused to eat Indian food and that he declined to talk to anyone and dismissed Indian stars during his recent visit to Chennai for an audio release of Kamal Haasan-starrer Tamil movie Dasavatharam.

“One article accused me of ridiculous things like refusing to drink India’s bottled water – they said I brought my own imported mineral water - and of traveling with my own personal chefs because I refuse to eat Indian food,” he wrote.

Terming all the reports “complete nonsense”, he said that he had nothing but respect for Indian culture and Indian cinema. “And saying that I won’t eat Indian food! Nothing could be further from the truth; I adore Indian food, and in fact had two excellent meals on this trip and was so full I could barely leave my seat!,” he said.

The actor has challenged the reporters to prove that he actually brought his own water and asked them to check up with the housekeepers at the hotel whether he did such a thing.

“What brand did I bring? You say I refused to eat Indian food. Do your research and talk to the three butlers the hotel assigned to my room and ask them what I ate! You say I holed up in my air-conditioned hotel room, ignoring my hosts. Why would I travel all the way to India and refuse to leave my hotel room?”

He said that he had put up with a lot of ridiculous things written about him as he had been in the public eye for many years and that he seldom attacked anyone.

But, he said that few “irresponsible reporters” had spoiled the memory of his trip to India through some “offensive articles”.

He said he had left Chennai the same night only due to his busy schedule.

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Jignesh Gadhia said on 5/1/2008 4:06:13 AM:
I do not know truth but I am sure Jackie is right. I am his fan and I had grown-up seeing is films right from Project-A & Police story. We use to rent VCR & CASSETE repetadly to watch his movies. He is best, funny and humble too.

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marianabrezoi said on 4/30/2008 6:27:12 PM:
Dont wory Mr Jackie Chan,you must be strong,dont believe what sey the paipers adout you.Believe in you,in your soon and in your fans.Peoples she love you Mr Jackie Chan

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