PremiumShah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai Police arrest Chhattisgarh lawyer Faizan Khan for threatening superstar
In a new development in the Shah Rukh Khan death threat case, Mumbai Police have arrested the lawyer who allegedly issued death threats to the superstar.
Last Updated: 12.09 PM, Nov 12, 2024
A few days ago, Shah Rukh Khan received a death threat call. Mumbai Police officials traced the call to Chhattisgarh and questioned a man named Faizan Khan. They also said the call was made using Faizan's phone. However, during interrogation, he claimed that his phone was stolen on November 2. Now, in a new development, Mumbai Police arrested the lawyer, Faizan.
Mumbai Police arrest lawyer Faizan Khan in Shah Rukh Khan death threat case
On Tuesday, November 12, Mumbai Police arrested Chhattisgarh-based advocate Faizan Khan for allegedly issuing a death threat to Shah Rukh Khan. He even demanded a Rs 50 lakh ransom from the Bollywood superstar. Meanwhile, authorities detained Faizan, who lives in Raipur, at his home after tracing a threatening call to his phone number.
More about Shah Rukh Khan death threat case
Faizan was arrested after he did not appear before the Mumbai police. He had earlier said that his mobile phone - which was used to make threatening calls last week - was stolen. He also said that he filed a case at the police station on November 2.
A case was registered by the police under sections 308(4) (extortion involving threats of death or serious injury) and 351(3)(4) (criminal intimidation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against him last week.
He allegedly threatened to harm Shah Rukh Khan if he did not pay Rs 50 lakh. When he was questioned about his identity and whereabouts, he told the police to call him 'Hindustani'. As per reports, the call came at 1:20 pm on November 5.
Shah Rukh Khan's work front
On the professional front, SRK is gearing up for King. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film also casts his daughter Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. The high-octane and action-packed drama is reportedly finalized for Eid 2026 release while the filming is set to begin in January 2025 in Mumbai.
"The first schedule of King commences in Mumbai in January, followed by a marathon schedule in Europe. The makers have conducted multiple rounds of scouting in Europe to identify fresh locations that will add scale to King. The film stars SRK in the titular role alongside Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, and Abhishek Bachchan," revealed a source.
The source further revealed that King will be shot until August or September next year, as the schedules require the actors to switch from one location to the other.
The idea is to shoot the action in real locations and set up studios, bringing the right mix of realism to the storytelling style. The makers aim to establish a new form of action with Shah Rukh Khan in King and the superstar is also keen to enter the territory.
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