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"Just a threat of a boycott has got so many Ghar Wapasi to Sanatan": Having suffered years of flops-mediocre releases Shah Rukh Khan hoping big comeback to the silver screen in 2023 with his films Pathaan, visits Vaishno Devi temple, Boycott Pathan trends

On the intervening night of December 11 and December 12, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was spotted at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katara. Notably, SRK had visited Mecca to perform Umrah earlier this month.

Shah Rukh Khan, on December 12, returned from Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu. The actor was seen covering his face in a hoodie and mask at a Mumbai airport pic.twitter.com/1qkHnqPsNO

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

SRK is hoping to make a big comeback to the silver screen in 2023 with his films Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki set for a release. Having suffered years of flops and mediocre releases, 2023 is supposed to be the year of the comeback for SRK.

SRK’s videos and photographs from Vaishno Devi Temple went viral on social media after his visit. Shahrukh’s face was not clearly visible as he was wearing a black hooded jacket but there was an army of security guards surrounding him as he made his way to the temple.

SRK has recently completed Saudi Arabia scheduled for Dhunki. Thanking the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia, he wrote, “spectacular locations, amazing arrangements, and the warm hospitality.”  “A very big Shukran (Thank you) to #SaudiArabiaMinistryOfCulture, the team, and all who made this shooting schedule of #Dunki so smooth,” the Bollywood star wrote on his Instagram post.

#BesharamRang is a first Soft P**n produced by #YRF50 with background song. #DeepikaPadukone is turned into piece of flesh for s*xual predators. This is hw a woman is seen in a particular cult. Perfect urduwood portrayal of woman. So, just #BoycottPathan pic.twitter.com/TG3aJcoCPI

— Indic Spectrum (@IndicSpectrum) December 12, 2022

The first song of Pathaan is also scheduled for release soon. Deepika Padukone is in the lead opposite SRK in the film. The Bollywood actor unveiled the first look of the song on Sunday, December 11.

Superstar Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha and Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan have fallen victim to the ongoing boycott trend by the major Indian population. Despite positive reviews, the film failed to make a mark at the box office. Amidst this, Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan seemingly falls victim to the boycott trend.

The actor is returning to the silver screen with Siddharth Anand’s action film which is slated to release next year. However, proud Indians have already begun calling for a boycott of the film. An old video of King Khan allegedly talking about “growing intolerance” has also surfaced on social media.

In the viral video, Shah Rukh Khan was asked whether there’s growing intolerance in the country, he replied, “I mean just for the symbolic gesture, yes, if I have to. But there is intolerance. There’s extreme intolerance. I think there’s growing intolerance.” It is also worth pointing out that the authenticity of the video is yet to be ascertained since the video in question could most likely be edited out or taken out of context.

In the viral video, Shah Rukh Khan was asked whether there’s growing intolerance in the country, he replied, “I mean just for the symbolic gesture, yes, if I have to. But there is intolerance. There’s extreme intolerance. I think there’s growing intolerance.” It is also worth pointing out that the authenticity of the video is yet to be ascertained since the video in question could most likely be edited out or taken out of context.

Kamaal R Khan aka KRK is a self-proclaimed critic who never shies away from voicing his opinions and taking digs at Bollywood movies or trolling the actors. A few hours back, he took to his Twitter handle and lashed out at Pathaan’s first song ‘Besharam Rang’. Dress-shaming Deepika Padukone, he claimed Shah Rukh Khan has been showing off his ‘fake plastic abs’.

KRK’s tweet can be read as, “I simply can’t understand, why #DeepikaPadukone is wearing bikini in the Song #BeshramRang While she is looking so bad in bikini. I would love this song if Deepika is wearing salwar kameez or any other full dress. And SRK is not showing fake plastic 6 packs.”

Sporting a golden monokini, Deepika Padukone is looking cheap copy of herself and doing vulgar steps like dance bar girls in the freshly launched song ‘Besharam Rang’.

#BesharamRang कहाँ देखो दुनियवालों ने

अब और देखने को क्या बच गया है 🤦‍♂️#BesharamBollywood Soft Porn#BoycottPathaan #BoycottbollywoodCompletely pic.twitter.com/n4IyLHfzo5

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

Sadhu calls for boycott of SRK’s film ‘Pathan’, gets death threat

Gandhidham: Kutch Sadhu Samaj president on Friday claimed to have received a death threat for appealing to ‘sanatanis’ to boycott Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘Pathan’.

Sadhu Devnath, the guru brother of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will soon file a criminal complaint in the Bachau police station against the SRK fan who threatened him on social media.

Speaking to local media, Sadhu Devnath stated: “One Saleem Ali (SRK fan) has posted a beheaded poster of mine on Twitter. He is from Shah Rukh Khan’s PR team, this is in reaction to my Thursday’s tweet in which I had appealed to Sanatanis to boycott Shah Rukh’s new movie ‘Pathan’ like Aamir Khan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’.”

The sadhu said he wants police to expose the syndicate or gang behind this threat and not simply investigate against Saleem.

“I am not against any movie, but against actors who flourish on Indian fan followers and abuse the nation,” he said, adding that he is also not against any caste, creed or community, but will not tolerate those who speak against the nation and its people.

सनातानियों अब पठान की बारी...#BoycottPathan https://t.co/m4gLehZqIh pic.twitter.com/z2SdkebywB

— Yogi Devnath 🇮🇳 (@YogiDevnath2) August 11, 2022

SRK visit to Mecca

On December 2, it was reported that SRK performed Umrah at Mecca after wrapping up the shooting schedule of Dunki. Saudi Arabia-based journalist Said Hafiz took to Twitter to share images of the Bollywood actor praying at Mecca. “Bollywood Actor Shah Rukh Khan @iamsrk performed Umrah in #Mecca today. May Allah SWT accept his Umrah, Ameen”, he tweeted.

Bollywood Actor Shah Rukh Khan @iamsrk performed Umrah in #Mecca today.

May Allah swt accept his umrah, Ameen. #ShahRukhKhan@SRKUniverse pic.twitter.com/vPTKUSwKE6

— سُعود حافظ | Saud Hafiz (@saudrehman27) December 1, 2022

Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that can be undertaken at any time of the year as compared to Hajj. In accordance with the Shariah (Law of Islam), for both pilgrimages, a Muslim must first assume a state of purification achieved by completing cleansing rituals, wearing the prescribed attire, and abstaining from certain actions. Umrah is considered a pilgrimage “lesser than” Hajj and is completed in a few hours, compared to Hajj, which may take a few days.

SRK is often seen following rituals of both Islam and Hinduism. Notably, his wife, Gauri, is a Hindu. Every year, SRK posts pictures of the idol of Bhagwan Ganesha that his family brings home for Ganesh Chaturthi.

"A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation": Ranbir Kapoor says he would love to act in a Pakistani film, claims ‘artists have no boundaries', congratulated Pakistani Film Industry for 'Legend Of Maula Jatt' in conversation with Adnan Khan

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has expressed his desire to act in a Pakistani film. Kapoor attended the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between December 1 and December 10.

#RanbirKapoor says he would love to act in a Pakistani film, claims ‘artists have no boundaries'

Congratulates Pakistani Film Industry for producing 'Legend Of Maula Jatt' in Conversation with Adnan Bashir Khan

Red Sea International Film Festival Happening In Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/6YHajFHe3y

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

During a session, he spoke about the idea of collaborating with actors in the Pakistani film industry and shooting a film in Saudi Arabia. He claimed that artists have no boundaries. Notably, Kapoor received Variety International Vanguard Actor Award at the festival.

Kapoor was attending a session where an audience member who happened to be a director and producer from Pakistan questioned if he would like to be a part of a Pakistani film. The audience member said it is not possible for the actors of Pakistan to work in the Indian industry anymore, and the same goes for the Indian actors. He said, “Now we have a platform like Saudi Arabia where we can jointly do films, I would love to sign you for a film. Would you be willing to work with the Pakistani team along with your team in Saudi Arabia?”

The audience member said it is not possible for the actors of Pakistan to work in the Indian industry anymore, and the same goes for the Indian actors. pic.twitter.com/MfLZvPdtXt

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

Kapoor, while congratulating the Pakistani film industry for the success of The Legend of Maula Jatt, said, “Of course, sir. I think there are no boundaries for artists, especially for arts. Many congratulations to the Pakistan film industry for (The Legend Of) Maula Jatt. It is one of the biggest hits we have seen in the last few years. Of course, I would love to.”

In recent years, the involvement of actors from the Pakistani film industry in the Indian film industry sparked controversies amidst the rising terror threats and attacks from the neighbour’s side. Raj Thackeray’s party MNS has issued a warning against the release of Maula Jatt in India. MNS media wing president Ameya Khopkar said in a statement that they would do everything in their power to stop the release of the film in India.

5 Controversial Statements By Ranbir Kapoor That Got Him in Trouble

Barfi actor had said in an interview that he is a big beef guy. He had said this during an interview conducted over a meal. The actor is facing the consequences of this statement now. pic.twitter.com/gezZAPTYuI

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

Ranbir Kapoor’s ongoing projects

Ranbir Kapoor, who just became a father, will feature in the yet-untitled film with Shraddha Kapoor that is scheduled for Holi 2023. Furthermore, another film, Animal by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, starring the Brahmastra actor, is also scheduled for release in 2023.

About Maula Jatt

Maula Jatt is a remake of the 1979 classic Maula Jatt. The movie features Pakistani actors Fawad and Mahira in the lead roles. As per reports, it is one of the biggest hits in the Pakistani film industry to date.

Ranbir Kapoor once revealed cheating in a relationship. Actor had said that he cheated out of immaturity, inexperience and taking advantage of certain temptations. During that time, many had taken his statement as a hint of cheating with Kapoor’s then-girlfriend Deepika Padukone. pic.twitter.com/jePLNrHMYR

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

‘Brahmastra’ actor Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest controversies till date

‘Saawariya’ actor Ranbir Kapoor is continuously making headlines after his marriage to Alia Bhatt and due to his film, ‘Brahmastra’. The actor and his wife were recently stopped from visiting Ujjain’s Mahakal temple due to Kapoor’s old controversial beef statement. Well, besides this, there are numerous events, when Ranbir Kapoor’s statements have sparked a big controversy. Let’s see the top-5 controversial statements of Ranbir Kapoor.

“I Am A Big Beef ….”

Almost a decade back, ‘Barfi’ actor had said in an interview that he is a big beef guy. He had said this during an interview conducted over a meal. The actor is facing the consequences of this statement now. Recently, when Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Ayan Mukherjee visited Ujjain to promote their film Brahamastra, the Bajrang dal stopped them. The protestors didn’t allow Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to enter the Mahakaleshwar temple. However, director Ayan Mukherjee managed to go and visit the temple alone.

“I Lost My Virginity…..”

In an interview, Ranbir Kapoor had given a controversial statement about his private life. The actor had revealed that he had broken his virginity when he was around 15 years old. This remains one of the most controversial statements of the ‘Sawariya’ actor. 

“Yes, I Have Cheated…..”

Ranbir Kapoor had once revealed cheating in a relationship. The actor had said that he cheated out of immaturity, inexperience and taking advantage of certain temptations. During that time, many had taken his statement as a hint of cheating with Kapoor’s then-girlfriend Deepika Padukone.

“Well, Someone Has Phailod….”

If we are talking about Ranbir Kapoor’s controversial statements then his latest comment on Alia Bhatt can’t be missed. During an interview, the duo were asked why they were not actively promoting Brahmastra. Addressing this question, Alia Bhatt said,

“We will promote the film, and we will be everywhere but if the question you are asking is why we have not phailod everywhere, right now our focus… “

Ranbir then quickly interrupts her and said, “well I can say somebody has phailod”, hinting toward Alia’s weight gain. The ‘Saawariya’ actor was highly trolled for body shaming his pregnant wife. Later he apologized for his comment on Twitter.

The saga of Ranbir Kapoor’s controversies doesn’t end here. In 2018, the ‘Barfi’ actor indulged in controversy by accepting his drug addiction. Kapoor had revealed that he was addicted to nicotine since the age of 15. pic.twitter.com/d41N8VcRqy

— Satyaagrah (@satyaagrahindia) December 12, 2022

“I Was A Drug Addict..”

The saga of Ranbir Kapoor’s controversies doesn’t end here. In 2018, the ‘Barfi’ actor indulged in controversy by accepting his drug addiction. Kapoor had revealed that he was addicted to nicotine since the age of 15. He would stop smoking for four months but again started rolling cigarettes. According to the actor, it was the worst kind of addiction. FYK, Ranbir Kapoor played the role of drug-addicted Sanjay Dutt in the movie ”Sanju’. The struggle of Sanjay Dutt with drugs was effectively shown in the film.

References:

opindia.com