‘Shah Rukh ne raada kar diya’: Ex ACP recalls SRK’s Wankhede stadium clash, blames miscommunication

What followed, according to Shaikh, was a seemingly minor situation that escalated quickly.

He said, “Shah Rukh Khan and some children with him were playing on one side. A security guard objected and blew a whistle, which upset him. There was some exchange of words, and then MCA officials also intervened. The argument became heated, and the atmosphere was worsening when I stepped in. “

Shaikh said his priority at that moment was de-escalation.

“I immediately escorted Shah Rukh out of the stadium to prevent the situation from escalating further. I told him directly, ‘Sir, please step outside.’ Otherwise, things could have worsened unnecessarily.”

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What happened that night

The incident took place after Shah Rukh’s IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, defeated the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Visuals from the night showed an agitated Shah Rukh in a heated exchange with security staff. MCA officials later alleged that the actor attempted to enter the playing area post-match, was intoxicated, and verbally abused staff. A complaint was filed at the Marine Drive police station.

However, Shah Rukh denied misconduct. As per a PTI report at the time, he maintained that he reacted only after children—including his own—were allegedly “manhandled” by security personnel.

Shah Rukh Khan’s version

In a later appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, the actor admitted he lost his temper but explained what triggered it. He said he was deeply upset because his children were present and claimed a security staff member used a word he found offensive and religiously inappropriate.

“Yes I was very angry and upset. My kids were there and I thought someone… Maybe they had a rule, that hatao yaha se. I told him, these are our kids and we are taking them. I just said this. There was a person there who said a word which I, as a Delhi person, felt like it was an abusive word. Even though the same word in Marathi is also rude. Thoda sa religious, galat tha woh (It was religious, it was wrong). I then lost my cool, main pagal hogaya and I went to hit him,” the superstar recalled.

Ban and aftermath

Following the incident, the Mumbai Cricket Association imposed a five-year ban on Shah Rukh from entering Wankhede Stadium and other MCA premises.

The ban, however, was lifted after three years.

Reacting to the decision, Shah Rukh expressed gratitude to the MCA and wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “My gentle father-in-law made me realise how little it matters who was right or who was wrong. What matters is grace. Thanks MCA for your graciousness.”

This article is for informational purposes and provides a factual account of a past public event based on personal recollections and media reports. The views and memories shared are those of the individuals involved and do not constitute an official legal or professional verdict on the incident.