“Shah Rukh Khan Ne Raada Kar Diya”: Former ACP Recalls 2012 Wankhede Stadium Spat; Why Was KKR Owner Banned For 5 Years

Former ACP Iqbal Shaikh has recalled the 2012 Wankhede Stadium incident involving Shah Rukh Khan, revealing that he immediately escorted the actor out of the stadium to prevent the situation from escalating further. Shaikh described the episode as a “miscommunication” that quickly turned into a heated spat.

Shah Rukh Khan Was Banned From Wankhede Stadium In 2012

In a recent podcast on Subhojit Ghosh’s YouTube channel, Iqbal Shaikh, who was serving as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) at the time, shared his perspective: “It was more of a miscommunication involving Shah Rukh Khan and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials. I was the divisional ACP of the area where Wankhede Stadium falls, which is why I was present there. When I reached the main gate, an MCA colleague informed me that Shah Rukh ne raada kar diya (Shah Rukh Khan was creating a scene). By then, the match had ended, most people had left, and even a few floodlights had been switched off.”

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He further explained that Shah Rukh was playing with his children and friends in a corner of the stadium when a security guard blew a whistle, which seemed to upset him. “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… 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,” Shaikh recounted.

About Shah Rukh’s Wankhede Spat

Following the incident, Shah Rukh faced a five-year ban from entering Wankhede Stadium, imposed after the altercation in May 2012. The actor was barred from the stadium following a heated exchange with security personnel and MCA officials after an IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians. The controversy erupted after KKR defeated the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede. Shah Rukh’s confrontation with security staff involved accusations that he tried to force his way onto the grounds and manhandled guards after being stopped.

Shah Rukh denied misconduct, stating in an episode of Aap Ki Adalat that he reacted only after children, including his own, were allegedly “manhandled” by security personnel. He said, “I was very angry and upset… 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, and I went to hit him.”

The incident led to the MCA imposing a five-year ban on Shah Rukh from Wankhede and other premises. The ban was later lifted after three years. At that time, Shah Rukh took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect, “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.”

Shah Rukh Khan’s Next

Shah Rukh Khan’s recent filmography includes Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. Pathaan grossed Rs 1055 crore worldwide, while Jawan earned Rs 1160 crore. Dunki brought in Rs 454 crore globally, though it was less successful.

After a brief break in 2024, he began shooting for Siddharth Anand’s King last year. The film stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Deepika Padukone. Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures have produced the film. Reportedly, Shah Rukh plays a seasoned assassin in a dark underworld, with Suhana portraying his protégé. King is scheduled for release this Christmas.

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