Did Shah Rukh Khan Push an Elderly Man at the Locarno Film Festival?

Locarno, August 11, 2024—Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has found himself at the center of controversy following an incident at the Locarno Film Festival. A video circulating on X shows the actor seemingly pushing a man aside on the red carpet, which has sparked a range of reactions from the public.

The video, shared by an X user, captures Shah Rukh Khan at the festival on Saturday. In the footage, the actor appears to move towards a man standing near the photographers, which some viewers interpreted as a push to keep him out of the frame. The gesture has led to criticism from several users on the platform.

One commenter posted, “He pushed that old man!!! Shame on you, Shah Rukh Khan,” while another wrote, “I always knew he wasn’t a nice person; he just tries to act like one.” Another user accused Shah Rukh of arrogance, questioning what would have happened if the man had done the same to the actor.

The criticism has been met with responses defending Khan, with some users pointing out that the man in question is an old friend and suggesting that the interaction was playful.

Despite the controversy, Shah Rukh Khan’s appearance at the festival was marked by positive highlights. On Saturday, he became the first Indian celebrity to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, known as the Pardo alla Carriera, at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. His acceptance speech was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

In his address, Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you all for welcoming me with such wide arms—wider than the ones I do on screen.” He also complimented Locarno, describing it as “a very beautiful, very cultural, very artistic, and extremely hot city,” drawing a parallel to his home country, India.

The actor’s stylish appearance, featuring a sharp black blazer and matching trousers, also captured fans’ attention, adding to the overall buzz surrounding his appearance at the prestigious event.