Shah Rukh Khan detained for 2 hours at Newark Airport in US
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Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan was on Saturday questioned for two hours at the Newark airport in the US over his surname and was freed only after Indian diplomats intervened.
The Indian government and entertainment industry reacted furiously after the 43-year-old actor, named by Newsweek last year as one of the world's 50 most powerful men, revealed how he was detained and stopped from even using his mobile telephone.
Speaking to CNN-IBN channel on telephone from the US, Shah Rukh appeared to shrug off the embarrassing episode saying he had suffered similar treatment previously too.
The incident happened as the hugely popular actor, whose fans number millions in India and abroad, was on his way to Chicago to attend an event related to India's Independence Day.
Other Bollywood stars like Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan too are set to attend the function.
"They checked me because I was an Asian," the actor said. "They wanted to know why I came to the US and where I am staying."
Shah Rukh's manager Niloufer Qureshi earlier told IANS over telephone from Mumbai: "He was detained because his surname is Khan. He was kept until officials from the Indian embassy intervened."
Asked if he got into trouble because of his giveaway Muslim name, Shah Rukh, who is married to a Hindu, said: "Certain countries have issues with my name." He quickly added: "I am very proud of my name."
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni denounced Shah Rukh's detention over religious grounds.
"I don't think that this manner of detaining (in the name of religion) is justified. But in the US, several examples have surfaced where frisking takes place more than required," she told reporters in New Delhi. "There should be a tit for tat response."
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, a close friend of Shah Rukh, said in Mumbai: "I am shocked and upset. I am feeling terrible."
Shah Rukh admitted that he became "greatly worried" as the American officials piled him with questions -- mainly about his travel to the US.
The actor said a large number of Indians, including organisers of the Chicago event, were waiting outside at the airport to receive him. Indian diplomats came to his rescue when they heard about his plight.
He said it was ironic that the incident happened on the eve of Aug 15 -- when freedom is celebrated by Indians.
"I personally feel it is over and done," he said, sounding conciliatory. Asked if he felt like reacting in a similar way, he replied: "If they want I can frisk Angelina Jolie when she is here (India)."
Undoubtedly one of Bollywood's biggest and most highly paid stars, Shah Rukh has acted in nearly 70 films in a career spanning 17 years.
About time something like that happened so that he could get off of his high horse 
QUOTE (YoungOne @ Aug 15 2009, 01:54 PM) 
About time something like that happened so that he could get off of his high horse
He's actually very down to earth.
This is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The guy has a new movie coming out called "My Name is Khan" where he has problems because of his last name being Khan.
I don't know I can see "Muhammad" but Khan? I know a lot of people who'd been questioned in airports, it just so happened that he's a huge actor.
Welcome to the real world, Shah Rukh Khan....lol
Maybe the ones who detained him are fans 
QUOTE (pun187 @ Aug 15 2009, 03:44 PM)
He's actually very down to earth.
To me he just comes across as cocky and arrogant
By the way...
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My Name is KHAN Plot
Rizwan Khan (Tanay Chheda) is a Muslim child who grew up with his mother (Zarina Wahab) in the Borivali section of Mumbai in India [8] and who suffers from Asperger syndrome.[9] As an adult (Shahrukh Khan), Rizwan falls in love with a Hindu single mother, Mandira (Kajol) who lives in San Francisco. [10]
While not focusing on the events of 9/11,[11] the storyline explores the period afterwards. At that time, Rizwan is arrested and detained when authorities mistake his disability for "suspicious" behavior. After his arrest, he meets Radha (Sheetal Menon), a therapist who helps him overcome the ordeal.[12][13] Rizwan then begins a journey to find and meet President Barack Obama (Christopher B. Duncan) in order to clear his name.[10]
Rizwan Khan (Tanay Chheda) is a Muslim child who grew up with his mother (Zarina Wahab) in the Borivali section of Mumbai in India [8] and who suffers from Asperger syndrome.[9] As an adult (Shahrukh Khan), Rizwan falls in love with a Hindu single mother, Mandira (Kajol) who lives in San Francisco. [10]
While not focusing on the events of 9/11,[11] the storyline explores the period afterwards. At that time, Rizwan is arrested and detained when authorities mistake his disability for "suspicious" behavior. After his arrest, he meets Radha (Sheetal Menon), a therapist who helps him overcome the ordeal.[12][13] Rizwan then begins a journey to find and meet President Barack Obama (Christopher B. Duncan) in order to clear his name.[10]
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The film is slated for a February 2010 release.[2] On 7th August, 2009, Shahrukh Khan signed a deal for 1 billion INR with Fox Studios, who will market and distribute the film in India (FOXSTAR) and worldwide (Fox Searchlight).
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Publicity stunt?
HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHA
oh :/
HAHAHAHA
QUOTE (kkdkckrl @ Aug 15 2009, 12:08 PM)
This is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The guy has a new movie coming out called "My Name is Khan" where he has problems because of his last name being Khan.
oh :/
This is evidence of stereotyping. The name "Khan" though widely used by Pakistani, Afghani and Indian, does not necessarily mean a Muslim or terrorist. It's origin is Mongol-Turkish words mean "King". Therefore, the Mongolian Buddhist also may have the appelation "khan". The name of the international airport in Ulaan Baatar is Chinggis Khaan Airport.
QUOTE (kenmirzz @ Aug 17 2009, 12:20 AM)
This is evidence of stereotyping. The name "Khan" though widely used by Pakistani, Afghani and Indian, does not necessarily mean a Muslim or terrorist. It's origin is Mongol-Turkish words mean "King". Therefore, the Mongolian Buddhist also may have the appelation "khan". The name of the international airport in Ulaan Baatar is Chinggis Khaan Airport.
Yes, you are right on track about the origin of the title 'Khan.' But, in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, its origin may be a little different. In most cases, in old times, the title was bestowed by the Muslim govts of India, central or provincials, and ultimately it has become a family name.
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