SRK Branded 'Traitor' in IPL Row: 'Chak De! India' Echoes Real Life

• Shah Rukh Khan faced 'traitor' accusations for signing Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman in IPL 2026 amidst social media backlash over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.
• This real-life controversy mirrors his role as Kabir Khan in 'Chak De! India', who was similarly branded a 'traitor' after a loss to Pakistan.
• In 'Chak De! India', Kabir Khan redeems himself by coaching the Indian women's hockey team to victory, redefining patriotism and unity.
• The film, inspired by real events like Mir Ranjan Negi's story and the 2002 Commonwealth Games win, brought hockey into the mainstream.
• 'Chak De! India' was a superhit, critically acclaimed film that changed SRK's image and promoted nationalism and teamwork.

Why It Matters: SRK's IPL 'traitor' label echoes 'Chak De! India's' message: true patriotism transcends accusations.