Anil apologises after IAF objects to Netflix trailer

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force on Wednesday objected to the upcoming Anil Kapoor starrer Netflix movie 'AK vs AK', referring to what it said the "inaccurately" donned uniform of the force as well as the language used in the trailer of the film. In their reaction, both Netflix India and Kapoor said their intention would never be to disrespect the armed forces.

The film, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, also features Anurag Kashyap. Kapoor later apologised on Twitter.

"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 unparliamentary language, I would like to sincerely offer my humble apologies for unintentionally hurting sentiments," he said in a video message.

Earlier, in a tweet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said it wants removal of certain scenes in the movie as they do not conform to the behavioural norms of those in the armed forces. "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 The related scenes need to be withdrawn. @NetflixIndia @anuragkashyap72," the IAF tweeted. In its reaction, Netflix India said the film does not represent the Indian Air Force or the armed forces.

"Hon. @IAF_MCC, our intention would never be to disrespect the Armed Forces of India in any regard. AK Vs. AK is a film in which Anil Kapoor and his co-stars are playing themselves as actors," it said in a tweet.