Shah Rukh Khan, the renowned Bollywood actor and owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, was involved in a contentious incident at Wankhede Stadium in 2012. During a match between KKR and Mumbai Indians, he became embroiled in a dispute with the stadium management, allegedly due to their mistreatment of his daughter, Suhana Khan.
Reports circulated that Shah Rukh had used offensive language and behaved disrespectfully towards the staff, resulting in a three-year ban from the stadium. However, Joy Bhattacharjya, a former member of the KKR organization, has come forward to shed light on the incident, asserting that Shah Rukh did not use foul language and offering a different perspective on the altercation.
Bhattacharjya’s account challenged the prevailing narrative surrounding the incident, suggesting that Shah Rukh Khan’s actions may have been misconstrued. As someone who was present during the altercation, Bhattacharjya provided insights that diverge from the widely reported version of events. By offering a different perspective, he prompts a reevaluation of the incident, highlighting the importance of considering multiple viewpoints before forming conclusions.
Insights from Former KKR Team Director: Shah Rukh Khan’s Response to Wankhede Incident and Concern for Daughter’s Safety
“KKR won two championships after that incident. And he did not abuse, I was there. And the next time, stay calm when someone catcalls your young daughter,” Bhattacharjya posted on X.
Shah Rukh Khan has spoken out about the incident on multiple occasions, emphasizing that he was deeply upset by a security staff member who directed a religious insult at him. He clarified that his reaction stemmed from his concern for the safety of his children, including his daughter who was present with him at the stadium.
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KKR won two championships after that incident. And he did not abuse, I was there. And the next time, stay calm when someone cat calls your young daughter.
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) May 3, 2024
“Yes I was very angry and upset. My kids were there and I thought someone… Maybe they had a rule, that hatao yaha se. I told him, these are our kids and we are taking them. I just said this. There was a person there who said a word which I, as a Delhi person, felt like it was an abusive word. Even though the same word in Marathi is also rude. Thoda sa religious, galat tha woh (It was religious, it was wrong). I then lost my cool, main pagal hogaya and I went to hit him,” Shah Rukh Khan had said in an interview.
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