Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is facing the Shiv Sena's ire for saying that he favoured Pakistani players' inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL), says he is "sad" his comments are being misconstrued as being against a group.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is facing the Shiv Sena's ire for saying that he favoured Pakistani players' inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL), says he is "sad" his comments are being misconstrued as being against a group.
"Differences in ideology should be grounds for debates and discussion. A must for freedom of thought. To see it any other way is so unfortunate," he added. (Photo: AFP)
"Going for (a) press conference. (It) will be same question on same topic. (I) wish it was simpler and I could just talk about what I love most.. making films," he posted. (Photo: AFP)
Shah Rukh, who owns the Kolkata Knight Riders team of IPL, had spoken against the exclusion of Pakistani cricketers from the forthcoming tournament. (Photo: AFP)
Supporting the 44-year-old in his stand is the Bollywood fraternity, including actors like Aamir Khan, Preity Zinta, Mahesh Bhatt, Anupam Kher and director Anubhav Sinha to name a few. (Photo: AFP)
