Shah Rukh Khan, the superstar of Bollywood, will now always be protected by six armed security guards. The Mumbai Police have granted him a Y+ security cover in response to the death threats he has received.
The 57-year-old actor recently wrote to the Maharashtra government about receiving frequent death threats from criminals and thugs after the success of his films 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan'.
Sanjay Gupta, the filmmaker, recently took to Twitter to appreciate Khan's remarkable performance in 'Jawan'. In his tweet, Gupta expressed his awe at the actor's determination to conquer all obstacles, even in the face of danger from those threatening him.
Gupta said that in the 90s, when the underworld harassment of film stars was at its peak, Khan was the only star who stood up to them and said, "Shoot me if you want, but I won't work for you, I'm a Pathan.
Bollywood Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta tweets about Shah Rukh Khan unwavering determination to fight back death threats from the gangsters.
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Last year, actor Salman Khan was granted a Y+ security cover due to regular threats from Lawrence Bishnoi's gang.