The connection between the Hindi film industry and the underworld has not been hidden from anyone. In the 90s, the underworld had a big command over Bollywood and even the actors were compelled to work on their orders. However, Shah Rukh Khan, being the Badshah of Bollywood, never bowed down against the power of the underworld, even when they were at their peak. Well, this revelation has been made by filmmaker, Sanjay Gupta as he heaped praises on the superstar for his performance in the film, Jawan. For the unversed, SRK has been bagging immense success for his recently released film, Jawan, which has already crossed a mark of Rs. 200 crore at the box office.
Sanjay Gupta reveals Shah Rukh Khan never bowed in front of the underworld
Shah Rukh Khan, with his film, Jawan has stood up to the wrongdoers in the country. And being impressed by his power-packed performance, filmmaker, Sanjay Gupta penned a heartfelt note for the actor. Taking to his X handle (previously known as Twitter) on September 9, 2023, the filmmaker tweeted how the film, Jawan took him back to the 90s, when SRK stood up to the underworld. In his tweet, Sanjay mentioned that once, Shah Rukh had told the underworld people that they could kill him, but he would never bowed in front of them. His tweet can be read as:
“I saw JAWAN. I feel compelled to share this. Back in the 90’s when the underworld bullying of the film stars was at its peak @iamsrk was THE ONLY star who never gave in. “Goli marni hai mar do, par tumhaare liye kaam nahin karoonga. Main Pathan hoon.” He said. He’s the same today.”