Hollywood star Will Smith made his first public appearance post his infamous slap to Chris Rock at the Academy Awards ceremony. He was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai in a causal avatar.
The star waved at the paparazzi and could be seen in a white T-shirt, black pajamas, and a Mala. The Hollywood star is reportedly in Mumbai for three days and shall be visiting the the Sri Sri Vrindavanbihari (ISKCON) temple.
Earlier this month, the motion picture academy banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The move came after a meeting of the academy's Board of Governors to discuss a response to Smith's actions. It was unclear whether the ban would apply to future nominations.
"I accept and respect the Academy's decision," Smith said in response. He pre-emptively resigned from the academy last week during the run-up to the meeting, calling his actions "shocking, painful, and inexcusable."
At the March 27 Academy Awards, Rock came out to present the best documentary Oscar and made jokes about several attendees, including Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. "Jada, I love you. G.I. Jane 2,' can't wait to see it," Rock said.
