People Call Shah Rukh Khan 'Secular Indian' As He Welcomes Ganpati Bappa Despite Getting Trolled For Years
People call superstar Shah Rukh Khan a 'secular Indian' as he welcomes Ganpati Bappa in his house.
Despite being trolled for years by people for doing Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is keeping up with his tradition of bringing Ganpati Bappa home.
This year too, the Zero actor welcomed Bappa to his house and shared his happiness with his followers on social media.
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Shah Rukh Khan took to social media handles, both Instagram and Twitter to share a picture of the idol of Lord Ganesha and wrote, "Ganpatiji welcomed home by lil one and me¡.the modaks after were delicious¡the learning is, through hard work, perseverance & faith in God, u can live your dreams. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all."
Before uttering a word that you are doing this now....it's effect of boycott or criticism towards Bollywood... Shut up. He does Ganesh puja every year. Here's last year post. https://t.co/BWANUZn0CK
¡ª A (@CluelessEra) August 31, 2022
Seeing his post, many people took to the comment section to laud and support the superstar.
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A user on Twitter wrote, "His wife is hindu. This is the beauty of India. He respects every religion and god. Some people needs to stop hating this man on the basis of his religion. He's truly a secular person and did a lot of philanthropist work for our Indian society."
Another said, "Most Secular Indian #SRK? ?? and you say boycott him ? Burn haters ?."
Most Secular Indian #SRK? ??
¡ª StarBoy (@staaxboy) August 31, 2022
and you say boycott him ? Burn haters ? https://t.co/cN8ooGGWZz pic.twitter.com/sV75BqFEgv
"People who are lecturing on religion here, these people don't practice their religion except spreading venoms. These religious fanatics from every religion across the world should be banned by every sane person. SRK always said religious fanatism can't do any good to the world," a third user said.
People who are lecturing on religion here, these people don't practice their religion except spreading venoms. These religious fanatics from every religion across the world should be banned by every sane person. SRK always said religious fanatism can't do any good to the world. https://t.co/3if5jUDHoo
¡ª nahid fatema (@sonyanahid) August 31, 2022
A fourth person warned other users on Twitter saying that SRK observes Ganesh Chaturthi every and wrote, "Before uttering a word that you are doing this now....it's effect of boycott or criticism towards Bollywood... Shut up. He does Ganesh puja every year."
While others believe it's due to the ongoing boycott that SRK making efforts to win over the audience. "Fear of losing market works wonders," another tweeted.
The fear of losing market works wonders https://t.co/D3M6jv09BB
¡ª manoj murali ?? (@manoj_mafiosi) September 1, 2022
Here's what others said:
Lovely ??
¡ª Archana Pawar ?? (@SilentEyes0106) September 1, 2022
This Gentleman's Humbleness is displayed by his simplicity and sobriety¡@iamsrk ?? https://t.co/DLQ4gQ6fuD
Ganpati Bappa Morya ?? May Ganpati bless the King and bless us all ?? #SRK #ganpatibappa #srkian #srkprideofindia #Pathaan #pathanfirstdayfirstshow #Jawan #dunki https://t.co/kd2gLYPBRG
¡ª baibhav (@baibhav13) September 1, 2022
when my Shah Rukh started making me smile & being mine, I was too small... didnt even understand what religion means, what is his religion/my religion ...growing up on him, he taught me the religion of humanity, to be tolerant & respectful to all religions while performing own ?? https://t.co/WZ950Nhh28
¡ª ? S§ß¦Á§ß ?? ??¦Ø? ? (@JacyKhan) August 31, 2022
This man always rises above hatred.
¡ª BRIJWA SRK FAN (@BrijwaSRKman) August 31, 2022
He's at a point in his life where nothing said to him bothers him.
A living legend...
Just stand and admire while he continues to teach many, the way life shd be lived..
A life full of love and giving ?? @iamsrk https://t.co/nsvi9kkaEr
Earlier, some people brutally trolled the Jab Tak Hai Jaan actor for for "celebrating a Hindu festival."
Last year, Shah Rukh Khan was trolled for sharing a Ganesh Visarjan post. People schooled him and told him to ¡®convert¡¯ his religion. One took to the comment section of his post last year and wrote "Just convert already."
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"May God show you the right path. To please them you have crossed all your limits forgetting that you¡¯re from a Muslim family," another slammed the actor.
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to be seen in a cameo role in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra and is making a comeback after four-year hiatus with Pathaan, which is slated to release on January 25, 2023.
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