Shah Rukh Khan's 2012 Wankhede Stadium Incident Revisited by Former ACP
Shah Rukh Khan ne raada kar diya: Former ACP recalls superstar’s 2012 brawl at Wankhede Stadium
Hindustan Times
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The 2012 brawl involving Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai remains a controversial moment in IPL history. Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Iqbal Shaikh recounted the events, highlighting miscommunication with security staff that escalated into a heated altercation, leading to a five-year ban on Khan from the stadium.
- 01Shah Rukh Khan's 2012 altercation at Wankhede Stadium involved miscommunication with security staff.
- 02Former ACP Iqbal Shaikh intervened to prevent further escalation of the situation.
- 03The incident led to a five-year ban on Khan from entering the stadium, later reduced to three years.
- 04Khan claimed he reacted after security allegedly manhandled children, including his own.
- 05He has recently starred in successful films like 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', with a new project titled 'King' underway.
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In May 2012, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was involved in a notable altercation at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, following an Indian Premier League (IPL) match where his team, Kolkata Knight Riders, defeated the Mumbai Indians. Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Iqbal Shaikh, who was present during the incident, described it as stemming from a miscommunication between Khan and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials. According to Shaikh, Khan was playing with children when a security guard's whistle upset him, leading to a heated exchange. To prevent escalation, Shaikh escorted Khan out of the stadium. The MCA subsequently imposed a five-year ban on Khan from entering Wankhede Stadium due to the altercation, which he denied, claiming he only reacted after security personnel allegedly manhandled the children. The ban was lifted after three years. In a reflective moment, Khan acknowledged the importance of grace over being right in a social media post. Recently, he has starred in blockbuster films like 'Pathaan', which grossed ₹1055 crore (approximately $127 million USD), and 'Jawan', which earned ₹1160 crore (approximately $140 million USD). His upcoming film, 'King', is set to release this Christmas and features his daughter Suhana Khan.
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