Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had an unsettling experience at the Mumbai airport on Thursday as he made his way to Abu Dhabi for the upcoming International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA). Several videos surfaced online showing the actor being surrounded by fans and security personnel upon his arrival. One video, in particular, captured a nerve-wracking moment when a fan rushed through the crowd, causing Shah Rukh to briefly lose his balance.
In the clip, Shah Rukh was seen stepping out of his car, flanked by his bodyguards and security team. Despite his team forming a protective ring around him, excited fans surged forward, shouting his name. One overenthusiastic fan, a girl, pushed her way toward the actor, causing him to momentarily trip to one side. However, Shah Rukh maintained his composure, waved at the crowd, and made his way inside the airport.
For his journey, Shah Rukh kept his look casual and comfortable, sporting a black sweatshirt, matching pants, shoes, a cap, and dark sunglasses.
Internet Reactions
The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with many expressing concern. One fan wrote, “The real star of the Indian film industry.” Another commented, “The way some fans are screaming, it sounds scary.” Criticism was also directed at the lack of stronger security measures. “The girl pushed his team and tried to reach him. SRK is such a big actor. The security should be stronger,” a user pointed out. Many others praised Shah Rukh for maintaining his cool, with one writing, “SRK is SRK. How he kept his calm. But this isn’t done. The girl nearly jumped on him.”
Shah Rukh at IIFA
Shah Rukh is set to participate in the IIFA event, which will take place in Abu Dhabi from September 27 to September 29. The three-day extravaganza will commence with IIFA Utsavam, an event celebrating southern film industries including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. South megastar Chiranjeevi will be honored at the event.
On the second day, Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Karan Johar will host the IIFA Awards night. The event will also see the return of veteran actress Rekha to the IIFA stage. Additionally, performances by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao, and the musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are expected to entertain the audience.
Upcoming Projects
Shah Rukh Khan’s fans can look forward to his next film King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. There are also reports that his daughter, Suhana Khan, will be part of the project. In addition, Shah Rukh will lend his voice to the Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney’s highly anticipated film set to release in Indian theatres on December 20.
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