Shah Rukh Khan recently faced criticism online for not appearing on Mannat's balcony to greet fans on his birthday. However, this decision has gained understanding after news of a death threat against the actor surfaced, prompting strong support from his well-wishers.
On November 2, Shah Rukh turned 59. Each year, thousands of admirers gather outside Mannat, hoping to catch a glimpse of him on his special day. This year, however, he did not come out due to security concerns.
Outpouring of Love and Support for SRK amid death threats
Following the revelation of the death threat, social media has been inundated with messages of love and concern for Shah Rukh, with fans expressing their wishes for his safety.
“I want no one f**king complaining about him not coming out on 2nd Nov,” wrote a fan, while another commented, “No wonder he didn't come to balcony to wave ughhh this place law order has become such a joke.”
Another user expressed, “Law and order is a literal joke in India, criminals are given political protection and they continue to do these type acts.”
One comment read, “Fans that truly care about @iamsrk must understand that he could not come due to threats against him. He would be a sitting duck on that balcony if he came out.” Another user urged, “You will never know more than him. So some fans need to chill. He will always try his best for fans.”
A fan reflected, “Now it's striking to SRKians that it was probably the best decision from SRK that he didn't come out on his balcony on his birthday,” while another wrote, “Nothing is more important to us than his safety.”
Messages such as “Stay safe King Khan” and “Be safe king khan” were prevalent, with others adding, “Stay safe and take care.”
Shah Rukh Receives Death Threat
Shah Rukh Khan received a death threat similar to one directed at Salman Khan, with a caller demanding ₹50 lakh. The Bandra Police in Mumbai registered a case against an unidentified individual after a threatening call was made to a police landline, warning of a plan to kill Shah Rukh. The police, in coordination with the Cyber Police Station, have begun investigating.
Earlier, on November 5, the Mumbai Police received a threat message against Salman Khan, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with an ultimatum: apologize or pay ₹5 crore to stay safe.
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