WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan faces backlash after video shows him pushing elderly man

Bollywood’s King Khan faces criticism as a viral video shows him pushing an elderly man during a public event.


News Desk August 11, 2024

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has come under fire after a video showing him pushing an elderly man on the red carpet of the International Locarno Film Festival went viral on social media.

The incident has left many of his fans outraged. Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently in Switzerland and has received the prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera award for his contributions to cinema, was captured on video walking the red carpet when he suddenly pushed an elderly man, asking him to step back.

The elderly man complied, while Shah Rukh Khan continued to pose for the cameras.

The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, has angered many of his fans.

While some defended the actor, claiming the elderly man was a friend and the push was meant as a joke, others criticized Khan for showing disrespect, especially on an international platform.

One fan wrote, “Shah Rukh Khan should know better than to treat an older person like that,” while others expressed disappointment, questioning his manners.

The incident has sparked a heated debate online, with some defending Khan’s actions as harmless.

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