"Zero" Lands in Legal Trouble as Delhi Mla Files Complaint Against Shah Rukh Khan Wearing Kirpan

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan lands in trouble as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Delhi and Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) general secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday filed a complaint against him for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community in his upcoming film Zero.

In a complaint filed at the North Avenue Police Station, Sirsa has said that they have received a number of complaints from the Sikh Sangat.

In the complaint, Sirsa alleged that in the promo of the film, Shah Rukh has been shown wearing 'Gatra Kirpan' (Article of Sikh Faith) in their film promo which has created an outrage among Sikh community worldwide.

The Akali Dal legislator told the police that according to the Sikh Rehat Maryada only an Amritdhari Sikh can wear Gatra Kirpan.

He further urged the police to lodge FIR against the film.

He also requested the authorities that the promo of Zero showing actor Shah Rukh Khan wearing Gatra Kirpan, should be stopped without any further delay.

He further said that in the promo, the film star not only appears wearing the Kirpan but also the poster shows the star in a lighter mood thereby further showing the Sikh article of faith in a lighter vein.

He added that Sikhs cannot tolerate such mischievous acts either in films or in real life.

He further said that the community cannot tolerate that any film star or the film itself shows the Sikh tenants or articles of faith in a bad light.

"Sikh Guru Sahiban have given enough power and strength to the Sikhs to fight with such situations if they arise in their life," he added.

Zero, also stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma and is directed by Aanand L. Rai.


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