My Name is Khan War still going on

The Shahrukh-Sena issue has taken a new twist with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray joining the fight by targeting the Shiv Sena for being harsh to Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan while sparing his counterparts.

Raj Thackeray, the estranged nephew of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, said that Amitabh Bachchan too has to apologise if Shahrukh is to do so for supporting the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in IPL3 because Amitabh shared the same dais with Pakistani artistes and recited poems recently.

The MNS chief questioned why only Shahrukh's film is being targeted and criticised the 'double standard' policy of the party. He has made it clear that his party would not disrupt the screening of My Name is Khan.

The Shiv Sena has called for the ban of My Name is Khan in Mumbai following Shahrukh's refusal to apologise for stating that Pakistani cricketers should be allowed to play in IPL. Over thousand Shiv Sena activists have been arrested in the last couple of days for violent protest against the film.

Amitabh Bachchan Calls for Truce on My Name Is Khan Premier

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan called for truce and peace vis-a-vis the violent protests staged against screening of Shahrukh Khan's movie 'My Name Is Khan', reportedly instigated by activists of Shiv Sena. He said this at a function to mark the launching of 'Bachchan Bol', an initiative to connect him with his fans via mobile and landline phones across the globe at Mumbai on Tuesday.

Buzz up!Bachchan said that the topic has been stretched too far and its time for peace and harmony. "I think this topic has been stretched too far, I think its time to talk about peace, and to talk about harmony. Rather than keep hinting on something, which is not going to get you or me anywhere. So please let's talk about peace and harmony and I hope that it exists. Everything is working out fine," he added.

Shiv Sena activists have been targeting the theatres and warning theatres operators to stop the screening of the movie My Name is Khan. Earlier, they had vandalised a cinema hall and broke the glass showcases heralding the movie.

It may be recalled that Khan, who is also the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the teams competing in the ensuing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), had said that the participant teams should have considered inclusion of players from Pakistan. The comment has invited the wrath of the Shiv Sena, who have threatened to halt the screening of the film in Mumbai.

Shahrukh Khans Film Premier Ended Up In Disaster

Breaking it's own promise Shiv Sena activists vandalised many theatres in different parts of Mumbai for screening Shahrukh Khan's My Name Is Khan. There was a general impression that the Shiv Sena would allow a problem-free screening of the movie after party supremo Bal Thackeray stated that Sena activists would not disrupt the screening. On Sunday, Thackeray had written in the party mouthpiece Saamna "Traitors, with the blessings of the Congress party, go ahead. Shiv Sena will not block you. Why our Shiv Sainiks should be beaten up and arrested?".

Interestingly the attacks on the theatres came barely an hour after Mumbai Police Commissioner D Shivanandan assured film director Karan Johar of giving full security cover to the cinemas and multiplexes in city. 12 Sena activists were taken into custody from different parts of the city. The Sena activists had broken down window panes after the advance booking for the much awaited movie started which has already got good reviews.

Shiv Sena had threatened the movie after it's leading star Shahrukh Khan had voiced his support for the Pakistani players in the IPL. Shiv Sena had asked Shahrukh to apologise for this but the actor has refused to bow down on the issue. The film fraternity has been divided on the issue with few stars coming in support of King Khan. Shahrukh will however take solace from the fact that Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have supported him on the issue.

Shahrukh Khan sticks to his Guns!

SRK reached Mumbai today amidst tight security and Shiv Sena was expecting an apology from SRK, and he apologized, but to Karan and Kajol.

SRK said, I am really sorry. would like to apologise to Kajol, Karan Johar and our business partners. The film is going to be affected because of what I said. ‘My Name Is Khan,’ is not my film alone. It has Kajol, Karan ( Johar) and 150 other people whose livelihood depends upon it.”

He further added, “I have done nothing wrong in saying what I did about the Pakistani players, and I said that as an Indian.If Bal Thackeray will call me, I will meet him anytime. I enjoy his company.”

Meanwhile SRK who is a son of a freedom frighter, was branded as traitor by Shiv Sena.

Party chief Bal Thackerey said, “Shahrukh is a traitor and he has insulted sentiments of Indians by favouring Pakistan players.”

However Shiv Sena has decided not disrupt MNIK screening, they said, “How do we awaken this Congress party? This is how you rule. So go ahead. Let Shah Rukh Khan show his film My Name Is Khan without security. Traitors with the blessings of the Congress go ahead, the Shiv Sena will not block you.”

Shahrukh Khan and Kajol at NASDAQ

The duo are in New York to promote their latest film My Name is Khan and were invited to by Fox Searchlight Pictures, who are distributing the film in the US, to open trading at the world’s biggest stock exchange.

Before the event, Shah Rukh said on his tweeter account: “Nasdaq will be fun. Have to make sure I reach on time, otherwise will end up being blamed for economic upheaval across the world too..ha ha.”

Shortly after ringing the NASDAQ bell, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol spoke with New Yorkers about their new film.

Responding to a question, Shahrukh Khan clarified that the film is unrelated to last year’s incident at the Newark Airport in the US where he was stopped by immigration officers because his name showed up in one of the check-lists.

“The film has nothing to do with it. It is a love story…and what people can do to achieve their love,” Khan said and noted that film explores the impact of 9/11 on people completely unrelated to the last year’s incident.

Shahrukh Khan also underlined that he had “no issues” with the Newark incident. “I have been stopped often enough,” he said, referring to his fans. “But some of the interviews are little interrogative,” the actor said.

“Its not big deal…if I’m going to a country then I have to respect the rules of that country,” he said, stressing that the incident was not a publicity stunt to
promote his movie.

On working with Johar, Khan said: “The greatness of Karan is as a writer.”

Kajol said while the duo had no idea of what was happening in the market front, it was still a lot of fun. “We had a great moment,” Khan said.

Their latest movie centres around a Muslim man, who faces difficulties in social interaction, and falls unconditionally for the beautiful Mandira, a Hindu single mother living out her version of the global dream of success.

Shahrukh Khan wont apologise to Shiv Sena

SRK who is currently in US is clearly upset with the reaction of Shiv Sena against him for supporting Pakistani cricketers inclusion in IPL.

SRK says, It makes me feel that activities like this are unhealthy, undemocratic, its insensitive but this is the world is and you can only say what you believe in and stand by it and hopefully I will have the strength to do so.”

“As an Indian I’m not ashamed, guilty or unhappy about what I said neither am I sorry.Whatever I said, which has created an issue… I said it because I am an Indian… I think that every Indian would say the same that we have a good country and that everyone is welcome as a guest. Every country has tension on its borders but for that tension we can’t teach our children and young people the wrong thing… X is wrong, Y is bad and C is dirty,” he added.

Meanwhile shiv Sena are in no mood to forget and forgive the IPL issue and are hell bent on disrupting My Name is Khan’s release in Mumbai unless and until SRK apologizes.

Shiv Sena leader, Manohar Joshi said, “Whether it’s Shah Rukh or anyone else, the Shiv Sena says he must take back his comments, so he’ll have to do it. It’s better if he understands this well. Shah Rukh Khan will have to apologise or else we will not let his film release in Mumbai.”

Do you think SRK needs to apologize for what he said or do you think whatever he said is true and good?