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SRK's Bold Stand: Underworld Threats Met With Defiance
6 Sep
Summary
- Shah Rukh Khan refused to work under underworld pressure, risking his safety.
- He stated he would rather face consequences than be coerced.
- The actor's defiance reportedly earned him respect from the underworld.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta revealed how actor Shah Rukh Khan handled pressure from individuals linked to Mumbai's underworld. Khan reportedly refused to work on films or shows under duress, even when his safety was threatened.
Gupta shared on a podcast that Khan's response was clear: he would rather face dire consequences than agree to work under coercion. This principled stand reportedly earned him respect from those attempting to exert pressure.
The incident occurred during a period when the film industry faced concerns about underworld involvement. Actors and producers were allegedly approached for various projects and business matters.
Khan had previously discussed facing similar pressures. In an old interview, he explained how individuals might be forced into projects, with threats of violence as a consequence for refusal.
He confirmed to Ruby Wax that he had personally received death threats on multiple occasions, leading to him having significant security for three years.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is set to appear in the film King, directed by Siddharth Anand, scheduled for release on December 24.
