Assam's Favourite 'Mama' Himanta Biswa Sarma Claims SRK Called Him Over Protest Against Pathaan

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's response to queries by reporters left everyone stunned on Saturday.

After media persons asked Himanta to comment on the violent protests by Bajrang Dal activists at a theatre in Guwahati's Narengi on Friday, the Chief Minister of Assam reportedly asked, "Who is Shah Rukh Khan?"

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CM Himanta even went on to claim that he did not know anything about SRK or his upcoming film 'Pathaan' which has already been entangled in several controversies ever since the film's first song Besharam Rang released on YouTube.

As per reports, the volunteers of the far right-wing group tore down Shah Rukh Khan's film posters and burnt them shouting ¡°Jai Shri Ram¡±.

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Now, Himanta Biswa has claimed that the superstar, who is referred to as the King of Bollywood, dialled the Assam CM to enquire about "an incident" that occurred at the Narengi theatre in Assam's Guwahati.

During their conversation, CM Himanta said that he assured superstar SRK that the government will ensure such incidents do not reoccur in the state.

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Taking to Twitter, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk called me and we talked today morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati during screening of his film. I assured him that it¡¯s duty of state govt to maintain law & order. We¡¯ll enquire and ensure no such untoward incidents."

Bollywood actor Shri @iamsrk called me and we talked today morning at 2 am. He expressed concern about an incident in Guwahati during screening of his film. I assured him that it¡¯s duty of state govt to maintain law & order. We¡¯ll enquire and ensure no such untoward incidents.

¡ª Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 22, 2023

Meanwhile, Pathaan is slated to hit theatres on January 25, 2023. The film will also clash with Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh and The Kashmir Files at the box office.

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