Shah Rukh Khan faced backlash after BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar and religious leader Swami Rambhadracharya criticised him over KKR’s inclusion of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. Gurjar urged a boycott of SRK’s films
03 January,2026 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KKR co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan also found himself among the criticism from some politicians of the BJP ruling party, who questioned the inclusion of the Bangladeshi pacer in the current scenario
03 January,2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan was spotted at Mumbai airport with his family amid a political controversy over KKR signing Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. The actor’s public appearance comes as criticism and support pour in from various quarters
03 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Many critics have voiced their opinion that Mustafizur Rahman, who was acquired by KKR for a hefty Rs 9.2 crore, should not be allowed to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season
02 January,2026 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
