SRK Day after Assam CM’s ‘Who is Shah Rukh Khan’ remark, SRK says this to him on phone
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan called him on late Saturday night “expressing concern about an incident in Guwahati during the screening of his film”.
Earlier, Himanta Biswa Sarma had said that he did not know anything about Shah Rukh Khan or his movie “Pathaan” after reporters asked him about the violent protest by Bajrang Dal activists, who stormed a theatre at Narengi in the city on Friday where the film is slated to be screened, media report said.
”Khan has not called me, though many from Bollywood do so, regarding the problem. But if he does, I will look into the matter. Action will be taken if law and order has been violated and a case has been filed,” he had said.
Sarma tweeted he has assured Shah Rukh Khan that the state government will ensure no such untoward incident takes place during the screening of the film.
“Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk called me and we talked today morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati during the screening of his film. I assured him that it’s the duty of the state govt to maintain law & order. We’ll enquire and ensure no such untoward incidents,” Sarma said in a tweet.
Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk called me and we talked today morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati during screening of his film. I assured him that it’s duty of state govt to maintain law & order. We’ll enquire and ensure no such untoward incidents.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 22, 2023
Bajrang Dal activists had stormed a theatre at Narengi in the city on Friday where the film is slated to be screened. The far right-wing group’s volunteers tore down the film’s posters and burnt them, UNI reported.
It is noteworthy that Pathaan has been facing attacks over actor Deepika Padukone’s saffron bikini in the song ‘Besharam Rang’.
Several leaders, including from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the BJP have demanded a ban on the film.
Pathaan, starring Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, is set to release in cinemas on January 25.
Shah Rukh Khan is making his return to the silver screen after a span of four years.
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