Shah Rukh Khan Faces Death Threat Over 1994 “Anjam” Movie Controversy: What Happened 30 Years Ago?
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is once again the target of a death threat, this time stemming from a controversy that dates back to 1994. Recently, Shah Rukh received a threatening message from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, reportedly sent by Faizan Khan, a lawyer. The threat follows an issue over a dialogue in Shah Rukh’s movie Anjam, which was released 30 years ago. The film, particularly one of its controversial dialogues about hunting deer, sparked objections from Faizan Khan, who is from the Vishnoi community in Rajasthan. The Vishnoi community is known for its strong stance on wildlife conservation, particularly the protection of deer.
According to reports, Faizan Khan made a complaint to the police in 2023, claiming that Shah Rukh’s dialogue in Anjam was offensive to his religious beliefs. Khan, a member of the Vishnoi community, was particularly upset by the reference to hunting, as it contradicts his values of protecting wildlife. This incident triggered the new threat against Shah Rukh, although the threat message was sent from a stolen phone.
The incident unfolded around Shah Rukh’s birthday on November 2, 2023. Normally, Shah Rukh greets his fans from the roof of his mansion, Mannat, but this time, his security was heightened, and he did not appear in public. The actor’s home was surrounded by tight security to prevent crowds from gathering outside. Following the threats, Shah Rukh was granted Y-plus category security by the Mumbai police, ensuring that his safety was prioritized.
Further investigations into the threat revealed that Faizan Khan’s phone had been stolen on November 2. The phone was used to send the death threat to Shah Rukh, and Faizan later reported the theft to the police. However, the police confirmed that the threat had indeed come from his stolen phone.
This isn’t the first time Shah Rukh Khan has received such threats. In 2023, after the success of Pathaan and Jawan, he was again targeted with death threats, prompting the authorities to enhance his security. The recent threat even demanded a sum of 50 lakhs in exchange for sparing the actor’s life.
Despite Faizan Khan’s claims of a conspiracy regarding the threat messages, the controversy surrounding Shah Rukh’s film dialogue from Anjam has resurfaced and continues to affect the actor even after three decades. Faizan Khan’s objections in 1994 are still echoing today, affecting Shah Rukh’s safety and public life.