Shahrukh Khan Faces Treachery Accusations Over Bangladeshi Player Purchase

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News18•02-01-2026, 15:02
Shahrukh Khan Faces Treachery Accusations Over Bangladeshi Player Purchase
- •Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan is embroiled in controversy for purchasing a Bangladeshi cricketer, drawing sharp criticism from political and religious figures.
- •BJP leader Sangeet Som accused Shahrukh Khan of "treachery," questioning his choice of a Bangladeshi player amidst alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- •District President Meera Rathore offered a 1 lakh rupee reward for cutting Shahrukh Khan's tongue, escalating the dispute.
- •Storyteller Devkinandan Thakur, supported by Dhirendra Shastri and Swami Rambhadracharya, called for a boycott of KKR if the Bangladeshi player is kept.
- •Sangeet Som reiterated his stance, questioning why Shahrukh Khan chose a foreign player over Indian talent and threatened to block the Bangladeshi player at the airport.
Why It Matters: Shahrukh Khan's acquisition of a Bangladeshi cricketer sparks widespread outrage and accusations of disloyalty.
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