The newly restored Khan bond seems to be going strong.
At a press conference of Salman's upcoming film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, the actor opened up about SRK being termed a 'Pakistani agent' for his remarks on the growing religious intolerance in India.
Shah Rukh Khan 'lives in India, heart is in Pakistan': BJP leader
At first the actor refrained from delving into the controversy following comments targeted towards Shah Rukh. He urged people to "think over it themselves" by saying, "This is not the platform. Let's discuss the film," reports NDTV.
But the media managed to probe Salman forcing him to open up. "Aap khud socho. We all under one roof, does it make a difference? Does it matter to you whoever is sitting here? It doesn't. We all are Indians," he said.
PHOTO: TWITTERIn a jovial manner he added, "He (SRK) says something and then I have to come and (explain)," reports Pinkvilla.
Further commenting on the intolerance in India, Salman said, "I opened Being Human... We don't go asking people, who they are and where they are from. I don't believe in this."
PRDP co-star, Sonam Kapoor, who was also present at the event said, "Anything that is intolerant or that is said without complete evidence is unacceptable, so people just saying things in the name of religion, class, creed is disgusting and I think we should rest what we have to say at that point."
Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan, who's next film Raees stars Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, was targeted for extending support to his co-star and other cross-border talents against the ban imposed by Shiv Shena.
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“Shah Rukh Khan lives in India, but his heart is in Pakistan. His films make crores here but he finds India intolerant,” BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, among many others, hit out at the actor in a series of tweets.
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SRK, who is routinely told to go to Pakistan, told NDTV that he finds it degrading to keep proving his patriotism and he wouldn't be leaving India. He has not responded to any of the comments made by the BJP leaders.
Apart from Salman, Bollywood fraternity among many others took to Twitter to show their support for King Khan with #IStandWithSRK:
Some members of the BJP really need to control their tongue & stop talking rubbish about @iamsrk. He is a national icon & We r PROUD of him.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) November 4, 2015
He loves India more than most! It's time for those that SRK has inspired, supported & worked with, to stand by him! #IStandWithSRK
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) November 4, 2015
Can't believe Sadhvi's reaction to SRK on tv! They're ones who want to break the country apart! There should be legal action against her!
— Aparna Sen (@senaparna) November 3, 2015
https://twitter.com/tweetfromRaghu/status/661849659640451072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Left: What Modi promised.
— Dheeraj Sharma (@dheerajsharmaap) November 5, 2015
Right: What Modi delivered.#KailashVijayvargiyaLeaveIndia #IStandwithSRK pic.twitter.com/Hs1HqdnyAY
Confused as to who are they really targeting? @iamsrk or @narendramodi ? #IStandwithSRK
— harit mehta (@haritbmehta) November 5, 2015
After giving up beef now Muslims in India are banned from talking their mind.. This is the new ban #BJPDestroyingIndia #IStandwithSRK
— Mshi R (@Meenaxi_r) November 4, 2015
I'm a Hindu and I love Shahrukh Khan.
— Young Monk (@Common_Man_9) November 4, 2015
Let Yogi Adityanath leave India. He is nothing but a worthless crap on this planet.#IStandwithSRK
Look at SRKs Non Filmy awards.Let ppl decide who's AntiNational bringing shame 2 India @VishalDadlani #IStandwithSRK pic.twitter.com/VK9BUaovM7
— Saloni (@Saloni_Shines) November 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/me_HSR/status/661859381873537024
Though i Don't like SRK, but for his voice against Intolerance, #IStandwithSRK. King Khan is the Real King.
— Amit (@krazybooze) November 4, 2015
If u speak truth u become Pakistani agent what the hell is going on? .The Person who has made India Proud #istandwithsrk
— Saurabh (@SaurabhSunnil) November 4, 2015
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