Shah Rukh Khan referred to as me at 2 am, expressed concern over protest towards ‘Pathaan’: Assam CM

By Express News Service

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan talked to him over the cellphone early on Sunday and expressed concern over a protest towards his new movie ‘Pathaan’ within the metropolis.

The incident that occurred two days in the past in Guwahati, concerned tearing down and torching of posters of his film by miscreants who’re alleged members of a right-wing organisation.

Sarma assured the actor that his authorities will enquire concerning the demonstration towards the film and be certain that “no such untoward incidents” would happen once more.

The improvement comes a day after the CM had stated “Who is Shah Rukh Khan? I don’t know anything about him or his film Pathaan,” whereas responding to queries by reporters concerning the violent protest by Bajrang Dal activists, who stormed a theatre at Narengi within the metropolis on Friday, the place the movie is slated to be screened.

The far right-wing group’s volunteers tore down the movie’s posters and burnt them.

“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,” Sarma stated on Twitter.

Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk referred to as me and we talked right now morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati throughout screening of his movie. I assured him that it’s responsibility of state govt to take care of regulation & order. We’ll enquire and guarantee no such untoward incidents.

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 22, 2023

Notably, the CM had on Saturday stated motion can be taken if regulation and order is violated, although Khan had not referred to as him over the matter.

He has requested the individuals to observe the Assamese movie “Dr Bezbarua – Part 2” which might be launched quickly. This is the primary directorial enterprise of the late Nipon Goswami. 

“Everyone should watch Dr Bezbarua (Part 2). I won’t go to watch Pathaan. You go and watch it. You will get full security,” stated Sarma.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and the film ‘Pathaan’ are going through a backlash from far-right ‘Hindutva’ teams for displaying Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini within the music ‘Besharam Rang’.

Many leaders, together with these within the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have demanded a ban on the movie.

‘Pathaan’, which has been directed by Siddharth Anand, might be launched on January 25.

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan talked to him over the cellphone early on Sunday and expressed concern over a protest towards his new movie ‘Pathaan’ within the metropolis.

The incident that occurred two days in the past in Guwahati, concerned tearing down and torching of posters of his film by miscreants who’re alleged members of a right-wing organisation.

Sarma assured the actor that his authorities will enquire concerning the demonstration towards the film and be certain that “no such untoward incidents” would happen once more.

The improvement comes a day after the CM had stated “Who is Shah Rukh Khan? I don’t know anything about him or his film Pathaan,” whereas responding to queries by reporters concerning the violent protest by Bajrang Dal activists, who stormed a theatre at Narengi within the metropolis on Friday, the place the movie is slated to be screened.

The far right-wing group’s volunteers tore down the movie’s posters and burnt them.

“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,” Sarma stated on Twitter.

Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk referred to as me and we talked right now morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati throughout screening of his movie. I assured him that it’s responsibility of state govt to take care of regulation & order. We’ll enquire and guarantee no such untoward incidents.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 22, 2023
Notably, the CM had on Saturday stated motion can be taken if regulation and order is violated, although Khan had not referred to as him over the matter.

He has requested the individuals to observe the Assamese movie “Dr Bezbarua – Part 2” which might be launched quickly. This is the primary directorial enterprise of the late Nipon Goswami. 

“Everyone should watch Dr Bezbarua (Part 2). I won’t go to watch Pathaan. You go and watch it. You will get full security,” stated Sarma.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and the film ‘Pathaan’ are going through a backlash from far-right ‘Hindutva’ teams for displaying Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini within the music ‘Besharam Rang’.

Many leaders, together with these within the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have demanded a ban on the movie.

‘Pathaan’, which has been directed by Siddharth Anand, might be launched on January 25.