Shah Rukh Khan, a popular Bollywood actor known for his large female fan following and chivalrous behavior towards his female co-stars, faced criticism for his conduct during an interview with singer-actor Lady Gaga in 2011.In a recently shared clip on Reddit, Shah Rukh offered his expensive watch as a gift to Lady Gaga, but she declined.
However, Shah Rukh persisted, leaning over her and attempting to force her to accept the watch.This behavior was heavily criticized by many for being cringe-worthy.
The Reddit post received a negative response, with users calling out Shah Rukh for his actions.Some users pointed out the irony of actors promoting the importance of consent in movies while not following it themselves.
Comparisons were drawn, suggesting that if other actors like Ranveer Singh or Varun Dhawan had behaved similarly, they would have faced severe backlash.Several comments highlighted Lady Gaga’s discomfort with Shah Rukh’s closeness and criticized his inability to handle the situation calmly.
However, a few users speculated that the act may have been scripted, as is common in such interview shows.They believed that both Shah Rukh and Lady Gaga might have been aware of the planned interactions beforehand.
On a different note, Shah Rukh Khan recently made a comeback after a four-year break, appearing in the film “Pathaan,” which released in January and became the biggest Indian blockbuster of the year.He has two more releases scheduled for this year, namely “Jawan” in September and “Dunki” in December.Lady Gaga, on the other hand, is set to appear in the movie “Joker: Folie a Deux” alongside Joaquin Phoenix, where she will portray the character of Harley Quinn.
