The world applauds a winner but derive more fun in ridiculing a fallen hero. Even a sage is susceptible to falling prey to the three temptations - wine, women and money.

World's number one golfer Tiger Woods is no sage but for a long part of his career, he was considered as one until that fateful evening when his car rammed into a tree. What followed next was the disclosure of a series of infidel acts committed by the legend.

Today, Woods has become the butt of all jokes, the favourite whipping boy for one and all. With his image gone for a toss, Woods took an indefinite break from golf to redeem himself and also save his marriage.

A few ago, Woods came out of his shell to apologise for his immoral acts and also announce his return to the sport. However, critics still doubt Woods' intent as they reckon the apology isn't genuine but just a PR exercise to salvage his image.

We asked few of our celebrated TV stars as to is this apology genuine or a PR exercise?

Sushant Singh Rajput: I think it's a complete PR exercise. I've learnt that this was a speedy interview whereby he only said what he wanted to. Not many journalists or photographers were allowed in. Besides, they were told to not ask any questions as it was only Tiger who'll do all the talking. He'll soon be retuning to golf and he's held this press conference keeping that in mind.

Kritika Kamra: Honestly speaking, it doesn't really matter whether it's genuine or a PR exercise. The fact is you don't really need to apologise to the whole world because majority of the people will not believe it. Personally, I was very disappointed with his infidelity and its fans like me who Tiger owes an explanation. Besides, I think this issue has been hyped way too much just because Tiger is a celebrated figure. There's no denying what's he's done is totally wrong but it's not our duty to judge him. Leave that to his family and friends.

Karan Kundra: Well, I don't know him personally but from the look of it, the apology appears to be genuine. You can see the guilt on his face. He is indeed very sorry for his actions. Ideally, this issue shouldn't be blown out of proportion. Whatever he does in his personal life should not be mixed his professional achievements. At the end of day, he's a golfer and one should respect that. Besides who are we to comment on his apology. If his wife has forgiven him then no one else can question it? Also, I don't think Tiger is being victimized because he's an African American. Former US President Bill Clinton, who is a much bigger figure than Woods, wasn't spared thus the race angle is immaterial.

Sulagna Panigrahi: I don't know whether it is a genuine apology or PR exercise. According to me, there really wasn't a need for him to apologise on television. What has happened is a matter of the past. A public apology doesn't issue him a certificate of fidelity. It's no guarantee that he wouldn't commit the same mistake again.

Daljit Kaur: I do not know about his morals or ethics but if a huge celebrity like him apologises in public, then there ought to be some sincerity to it. He must be a strong headed person and that's why he's opted for such a step. However, I don't approve his infidel acts.

Arjun Bijlani: If it's an apology then it can't be a PR exercise. However, you make an apology only when you mean it. I don't know what's going on in his mind. You shouldn't apologise just because the whole world has turned against you. Here, Tiger has faced criticism from all quarters, but he needn't apologise to his critics but he owes an apology to his family and friends.

-Sampurn Wire