Himanta Sarma Controversy: Amid criticism over the rapid transition from ‘Who is Shah Rukh Khan’ to ‘Shah Rukh Khan called me’, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday clarified that he still does not know much about the actor and it is difficult to find him. Watch movies since. The CM also said that he has very little knowledge about the Hindi film industry.
He told a press conference, “I have seen films of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Jeetendra. I still don’t know much about Shah Rukh Khan. Since 2001, I have seen six to seven films.” conference in Guwahati
Talking about his interactions with the megastar, Sarma said that he received a text message from the actor on Saturday at 7:40 pm, which said, ‘I am Shah Rukh Khan. I want to talk to you’.
“There were many people in the queue who wanted to speak to me. After clearing them, he (Shah Rukh) was sent a message at 2 am on Sunday saying that I was available for a call. Then he called me And said that his film was releasing soon and he hoped that there would be no problem.” I asked him the name of his film and he said ‘Pathan’. I told them ‘koi trouble nahi hoga’ (there will be no disturbance),” the CM said.
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On the call for boycott of the film, Sarma said that those who want to watch the film will do so and others can skip it. The CM insisted that his government, however, “will not allow Assam’s name to be tarnished”. Asked about his “who is Shah Rukh Khan” remark, the chief minister retorted, “Why should I know him? I really didn’t know he was such a great person…. I don’t watch a lot of movies.” I know about them.” old actor. The fascination for stars varies across generations.
“Besides, I do not know the entire three crore people of the state or even my voters to whom I am indebted,” he added. Referring to right-wingers breaking posters of ‘Pathan’ and demanding a ban on the film, Sarma said tearing posters was not a crime and sought to know under which law they should be booked.
He said, “Posters of politicians are torn all the time, but there is no discussion on that. The time has come for people to change their mindset.” Bajrang Dal activists had recently stormed a cinema hall in Narengi area and tore posters of ‘Pathan’, burnt them and raised slogans against the film.
‘Pathan’ starring Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham will hit the theaters on January 25.
(With inputs from PTI)
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