Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray on Sunday to assure him that Mahira Khan, who plays the female lead in his upcoming film ‘Raees’, won’t be visiting India to promote the film.
The actor also promised the MNS chief that he wouldn’t work or engage with any Pakistani artist.
“Shah Rukh Khan met Thackeray at his residence a short while ago and gave his assurance. He has also committed to not engage any Pakistani actors in any of his future film ventures” MNS Chitrapat Sena chief Ameya Khopkar informed the media soon after the meeting.
Shah Rukh was accompanied by the co-producer of the film, Ritesh Sidhwani.
SRK Raj Thackeray Ritesh Sidhwani
Khopkar also informed the media that Shah Rukh was concerned about rumours floating on social media website that Mahira was likely to come to India next month. Hence, the actor sought appointment with Thackeray to apprise him of the real situation.
In view of his clarifications, the MNS will not oppose the January release of ‘Raees’.
bad politics
Very good. Raees should release in both India and Pakistan peacefully.
Art has nothing to do with politics !!!
Waiting for 25th January to come !!!!
A good move by Raees team.. Anything above 20cr on 25th January would be called Bumper opening considering the clash and dull release period.. SRK is going to create a new weekend.. Rest depends on WOM.. Expecting the WOM to be mixed to positive..
This clash is gonna be like Jthj sos way .The combined collection will be max 235 cr .Assuming mixed response from audience for both films , my prediction
for Raees 135cr
Kabul 100 cr
Sad but true
After a long journey I’m finally back !!!
Now my all concentration will be on Raees.
This film is my lifetime dream that should be fulfilled without any trouble brewing !!
Hope These liars ( so called superstitious Roshans prepone or postpone kaabil to another date if they’re willing to, because there is still time to take every action with caution ) once a mistake is made there will be no gain whatsoever ….!!!!!
/* Roshans think, think nothing is too late
Raees can’t be postponed becoz it has already been delayed several times. But u liars can if you really want to make kaabil become a hit at the very least.
Think think think before it’s too late !!!!
But Raj thackeray must know that Mahira is not the only pakistani in the film “Raees”…SRK also a pakistani who is living in India..who is the most tolerant person in India…lol
Before Raees Trailer it looked like a small gangster movie but after the trailer it looks really big movie.
Raees makers should book maximum single screens and multiplexes in advanced. Don’t make the mistake of Dilwale Shah Rukh sir !!!!!!!
Ha ha the whole team of Raees crapped in their pants just thinking about Lion Raj thackeray.. so they went to his home to beg for their film.. ha ha
Too much fun.. look at Ritesh and SRK.. lol
Raees trailer was fantastic. But mahira khan was looking ugly. She is not at all beautiful. Why they took so much risk to cast a Pakistani who is not beautiful.
They should have cast disha patani of ms Dhoni untold story.
Btw MNS are morons.
Sad state of affairs really…A global Indian Icon like SRK has to go, meet and get assurance from local thugs to ensure a free release for his movie!. Pathetic to say the least! Chalo Supreme Court iss khushi mein ek dose National Anthem please!
OMG… He’s looking like a bhikhari in above pic.
Why give these goons so much credit..
Aise hi respect dene k wajah se ye log sir pe chadh k baithe hai..
There should be unity between bollywood to tackle such goons…rather then licking their feet..
Was always and will be against such moves from bollywood to such people.
#feeling disgusted and anger
miya bhai ki daring…
Google Shah Rukh Khan and u will get to know what he has done for the country.. He is an asset to the country india..Looking forward to #raees…
Looks like Ritesh sidhwani is not Happy with the Diction
Srk looking so old
King is.king…look how gently he managed..
Gaining publicity out of cheap stunts… Chitrapat Sena !… Huh !
RAEES needed to stay of controversy. SRK did the “miyan bhai ki daring” by going to local goon and shaking his hand first before Roshans go there for KAABIL.
RAEES has everything to lose NOT KAABIL. Be it pakistani actress, another LoC attack from accross the border. KAABIL will gain and RAEES will be made soft target and punished.
These local goons along with their internet pseudo-patriots on twitter and facebook can create unnecessary trouble. Even SRK knows this is a different India we are all living in. An intolerant, hate mongering, divisive Right Wing India.
Pathetic to see how a goon has hijacked the entire administration of our country in general and Maharashtra in particular.
Be it Cricket matches or film showcasing, this loser pokes his nose everywhere.
There is a Bal Thackrey in making and Maharashtra Government has to take stringent action at the earliest.
Otherwise, if this trend continues, no businessman will be ready to invest even a single penny in Mumbai or Maharashtra. I will see how these loons chant “Jai Maharasthra” then..!
@9:13 am : Nothing to celebrate about. A lion is one who roars everywhere not only in his bastion. Ask this pathetic loser to step out of Maharashtra, he will be welcomed with rotten eggs and dismantled shoes everywhere.
@Kayar (at) 9:19 am : Yes, Raj Thackrey is indeed a Bhikari.
Proud of Nephew of Hindu Hridhay Samrat Balasaheb Thakre . But Good move by srk he want to stay away from politics .
@ xzone lol everybody want invest their money in Maharashtra . Those people don’t want to invest their money in Maharashtra don’t invest simple . Maharashtra govt not forcing them to invest money MH . Hume Zarrort nahi hai unko zarrorat hai .
Good move by Shahrukh Khan as these publicity seeking party could have get to any level to take footage during raees release
Good and Intelligent move by King Srk And Team Raees…..
If BJP Government indirectly support Mns and afraid to Raj Thakrys goons than why Srk take any risk….???
Just like Aamir Salman…now Srk too handsakhe to Raj Thakry……
Love u SRK sir
Not a srk fan
But it mkes me angry dat ds thacjeray has to b gvn so much importance….its easy to target srk in ds particular case ki he shld not hv met him…entertained him….but dn its his business(film) and he needs to do everything to protect it…just lk any of us wll do…..question is why is d situation lk ds….why cn thacjeray get awway wd it…he dsnt lk smthn mane it has to b enforced upon us….why …..he is free to protest…highlight d issue….bas ….whr is India headed to ….absolute shame
Both films look amazing so I predict
Raees- 110 cr
Kaabil- 90 cr
Now filmmakers will have to take permission from these thugs to cast actors in their movies.
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A sad bt true reality. Srk is a humble gentleman. God bless srk.
Waiting for raees.