New Delhi:
With less than 24 hours to go before his film My Name is Khan releases in theatres, Shah Rukh Khan has discussed his stand-off with the Shiv Sena "for the last time" on Twitter.
(Read: SRK tweets "for last time" on Sena controversy)"Nobody wants the Mumbaikers or their property hurt & destroyed. Least of all me. I may not have the same ideologies as the Sena but on the question of me being a patriot, I don't think there should be any confusion. Feel awful that Balasahib and Uddhav have misconstrued my words. The reactions of the Sena workers seems to make me believe that," Khan tweeted.
My Name is Khan is directed by Karan Johar. Theatres in Mumbai have turned into fortresses with unprecedented security for the film's release on Friday. Close to 1800 Shiv Sainiks have been arrested in the last two days, according to the Mumbai police. The Shiv Sena has warned that its members will not allow screenings of the film till Khan apologizes for saying that Pakistani cricketers should have been included in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL3).
Sixty-three cinemas in Mumbai will screen the film. The police has asked cinema-owners to leave the first three rows empty at every screening. Anyone entering the cinemas to watch the movie will be frisked and asked to provide an ID card.
(Read: Mumbai police leave cancelled for SRK's film)On Thursday, Raj Thackeray, estranged nephew of Bal Thackeray, took on the Shiv Sena for targeting Shah Rukh.
(Read: Raj Thackeray won't join Sena against SRK)The film had its Dubai premiere on Wednesday night. Khan, Kajol and Karan Johar were all present.
(Read and watch: My Name Is Khan premieres in Abu Dhabi)On Thursday morning, Karan Johar tweeted, "Karan Johar tweeted, "Crisis can truly be an eye opener...you know who stand tall with you and realise those who don't...so much I have learnt today...miss my dad."