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My feelings are mixed with anger, disbelief and sadness: SRK

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Posted: Dec 03, 2008 at 1119 hrs IST
Shah rukh Khan

Mumbai Shah Rukh Khan has spoken for the first time about his thoughts on the Mumbai atrocities. Speaking exclusively to Raj and Pablo for this Saturday's (6 December) 'Love Bollywood' Show on ‘BBC Asian Network’, Shah Rukh speaks openly about why he hasn't talked about the attacks till now as well as his views on what the younger generation of Muslims should be concentrating on.

Shah Rukh said "I've tried to keep away from commenting on this as there are no words to express a situation like this because our feelings are mixed with anger, disbelief and sadness."

In light of the horrific attacks, Shah Rukh went on to give his thoughts on religion and the younger Muslim generation. "Being Muslim myself, I believe youngsters need to understand Islam and respect the religion in the right way. It's such a huge waste and my appeal to all in these times and in recent years is that please can we run what we want in terms of politics, government, jobs and teaching our children with the prime motive of taking communalism out of it. I think no agenda should be attached to any kind of religion."

Shah Rukh spoke passionately about his views on what he feels should be the only religion the nations' children should follow - 'work'; he goes on to say, "The religion our children are born with should be something they practice as a discipline and work should be developed as the new religion." Bollywood hungama

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SRK by NANDU on 04 Dec 2008

SRK PLEASE OPENUP A FACTORY WITH ALL THE INDIAN MONEY U EARNED FROM POOR PEOPLE AND EMPLOY ALL THE PAKISTANIS [TERROSITS KIN]

King Coward by pradhan on 04 Dec 2008

Sharukh, Shame on you. I think this man is a very double standard. I suggest he should go to Pakistan and leave there. These people should be thrown out from the country. India is suffering for them only. They eat, drink, sleep in India but sing for Pakistan. Shame on this Guy. Learn from Big B how to behave and to be real patriot.

SRK is dont want to make angri his fans in Pakistan and Middle east by Andy on 04 Dec 2008

Look at this idiot's senseless comments, there is no mention of single word of Terrorism and Terrorists leave about pakistan, He has already taken homes in Dubai and Pakistan, so that in case if his Movies don't run successfully he will settle in Muslim world with his Muslim Brothers,shame on this Indian Citizen. Now only because he was asked he has commented, otherwise he would never have commented,everyone knows it, for him India and Mumbai are passing stations final destination is Dubai and Pakistan, he is concerned that if he is going to say anything against Terrorism or Pakistan, then his Muslim fans in Pakistan and Middle east will not see his movies and his Profit will come down and he may lose his homes in Dubai, same case is with Pseudosecularists like Shabana Azmi, Teesta Setalvad, Mahesh Bhatt. For them Death of Indians is insignificant.,,oh God give coward Indians some strength so that they identify such Hidden Terrorists before they ruin and destroy the entire country.

Grover by Manish on 04 Dec 2008

This is message from self styled superstar, very shameful.The man makes himself very witty but flounders on sensitive issues.Does he know all the terrorists were in the early twenties, someone still could be undergoing higher education.Now from where the question of work comes.The way they were trained and dressed suggest that they were not duds, could have concentrated on education and mind you they came from Pakistan, it is then duty of that country to provide WORK to them and what WORK they got.Had India been in the early fifties his name could have been Mr Praveen..etc... India has changed and admired him in his true name and religion .What this man reciprocates.....Indeed Shameful.

response by vidhu on 03 Dec 2008

shah rukh, i expected much better from you , rather than taking a miidle path. Your image will definitely take a hit. Unbelievable that is all I can say, especially you being an Indian

SRK by Suresh on 03 Dec 2008

SRK could have done much better than this. BTW, we haven't heard from any of the so called 'pseudo' secular organizations and actors like Shabana Azmi, and the minorities commission. May be they take to the streets only when muslims are not the perpetrators. Doesn't matter that 40 of the dead are muslims.

Shah Rukh Khan by Mahesh on 03 Dec 2008

Why do we expect Shah Rukh Khan to say something about terror attacks in Mumbai, Just because he is Muslim? I think it is not fair to expect somebody in the Shahrukh's position to go around giving big talk about terrorism and in the end blame muslim terrorists. Why do we have any doubts to feel that he is or may not be equally against terrorism just because the terrorists were all muslims. We cannot go on thinking like this. Shah Rukh is not a politician and we should not expect any statements from him. He is like any one of us just making a good living with his talent. What if he had issued some big tough talk and condemned Muslims as terrorists then we would have felt very good. Is it? We have to be more responsible and not behave like the people in media out to hound anybody and everybody they can trap.

Islamic fundamentalism by chethan Prabhu on 03 Dec 2008

Shah Rukh Khan's response is emblematic of the Muslim communities response to the whole Al Qaeda phenomenon. Some of my best frieds are Muslim and I have utmost respect for the religion and all my muslim brothers and sisters. But I am disturbed by the lack of a strong response to islamic fundamentalism. Every muslim should be putting pressure on their mullahs and leaders to come out strongly and issue a global fatwa against these inhuman criminals. If things go down this path, the entire muslim community will get tainted with this disease.

shsh rukh khan by ravi v on 03 Dec 2008

shah rukh khan is worried about his status in the film industry and any possible adverse impact . so he has chosen the middle path and wanted to be on the safe side of boththe communities. it is nothing but economic consideration for him.

no religion..just common sense.. by nags on 03 Dec 2008

you idiot..this is not about islam...this is not about religion....it is a terrorist organisation funded and trained in a country that has literally gone out of control... You are taking the focus away by bringing in the religion...

Work is worship by Krishna on 03 Dec 2008

Very good message for the young people of this country.

Bollywood should stop Dancing by Salaam on 03 Dec 2008

It is time to make India really secular. Bollywood and other EDUCATED HARDWORKING younger generation should take some responsibility to do do something. How can Bollywood dance and make music when Justice is not served in India? How mean of Ram gopal verma to inter itno Taj just to make another sensational movie?. Whether it be anti Sikh riots, anti muslims riots, anti christian riots, Bombs blast by hindu or muslim or other terrorist..all need to get justice. Ultimately Justice is meant for innocents ..NOT just for a particular religion.

You can do much more by Rajeev Kumar on 03 Dec 2008

Shahrukh, don't just feel for it but please do something about it. I know you are a pragmatic Muslim, who respects other religion and believes in a free society. 1. Reach out to your land of ancestors and educate your distant relatives (fans ofcouse) and tell them how hurt you feel when your motherland India being attacked. Tell them, if they truely love you they should be respecting your motherland as well. The coutry where the majority of the peole though follow a different religion but still consider you their role model for all good reasons. 2. You have been awarded a prize by Muslim country Mylasia for your right credentials and entire muslim world keeps you in a high esteem. I am proud of you for achiving that. You can actually help your motherland but reaching to the muslim world at large and create a environment where terriost will feel hurt attcking your motherland and the people of your country.

Shah Rukh Khan on mumbai attacks. by Sumanyu on 03 Dec 2008

A good non contoversial way of expressing ones feelings.

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