Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently made headlines for his impressive appearance at the Locarno Film Festival, where he received a new accolade and delivered an engaging speech. However, a moment on the red carpet has drawn criticism. Khan playfully nudged an elderly man to get a camera’s attention, and the man complied while Khan continued posing.
The video of the incident has circulated widely on social media, prompting mixed reactions from fans. Some defended Khan, suggesting that the elderly man was a friend and the gesture was meant in jest. Others, however, criticized the actor for showing disrespect, particularly on such a prestigious international stage.
Earlier this year, Khan faced backlash over comments made about Ram Charan at an Ambani pre-wedding event. During the event, Khan’s use of Tamil and Telugu words, including referring to Charan as ‘idli’, was seen as offensive by some. Charan’s makeup artist, Zeba Hassan, expressed disappointment on Instagram Stories, stating that, despite being a fan of Khan, she found the remark inappropriate.
