The king of Bollywood and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shahrukh Khan has once again come to the center of controversy. This time the controversy is not about any of his films, but about his decision to buy Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. After this decision, some religious leaders and leaders made sharp allegations against Shahrukh Khan, even calling him a “traitor” and demanding a boycott of his films. Religious leaders like Devaki Nandan Thakur, Swami Rambhadracharya and Bageshwar Dham’s Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri expressed displeasure over this selection and cited the alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. At the same time, BJP leader Sangeet Som also accused Shahrukh Khan of betraying the country. However, the opinion of the general public appeared to be different. Many people say that sports should be kept away from politics and religion. According to him, a player is identified by his game and not by his country or religion. Cricket lovers believe that IPL is a professional league, where players should be selected on the basis of talent. This entire controversy has once again raised the question whether sports and art can be kept separate from political and religious debates, or every major decision will continue to cause controversy.

The king of Bollywood and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shahrukh Khan has once again come to the center of controversy. This time the controversy is not about any of his films, but about his decision to buy Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. After this decision, some religious leaders and leaders made sharp allegations against Shahrukh Khan, even calling him a “traitor” and demanding a boycott of his films. Religious leaders like Devaki Nandan Thakur, Swami Rambhadracharya and Bageshwar Dham’s Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri expressed displeasure over this selection and cited the alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. At the same time, BJP leader Sangeet Som also accused Shahrukh Khan of betraying the country. However, the opinion of the general public appeared to be different. Many people say that sports should be kept away from politics and religion. According to him, a player is identified by his game and not by his country or religion. Cricket lovers believe that IPL is a professional league, where players should be selected on the basis of talent. This entire controversy has once again raised the question whether sports and art can be kept separate from political and religious debates, or every major decision will continue to cause controversy.

The more Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan tries to avoid controversies, the more he becomes a part of some controversy or the other. He has once again become a part of the controversy. This time not because of his film but because of the IPL team Kolkara Knight Riders. Auction is being held regarding IPL 2026. IPL auction was held on 16 December. In which Shahrukh has bought a player about which there is a terrible controversy.

A front has been opened against Shahrukh Khan. Many people are demanding to boycott them. Apart from this, a lot is being said against him. Let us tell you in 5 points what this controversy is about. Has Shahrukh Khan done this?

1- Shahrukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders has bought Bangladeshi cricket player Mustafizur Rahman. Shahrukh buys Mustafizur Rahman in mini auction 9Bought for Rs 2 crore. Controversy has started after buying Bangladeshi cricketer. This controversy has increased further when cases of lynching of four Hindus have come to light in Bangladesh.

2- There was a demand from BCCI to ban Bangladeshi players but they have refused to do so. BCCI says that they will not take any decision until an order comes from the Government of India.

3- Talking about Mustafizur Rahman, he is a left arm fast bowler and is known for his cutters and slower balls. Mustafizur is a very brilliant bowler and he has been praised many times.

4- Shahrukh is embroiled in controversies after buying a Bangladeshi cricketer. Many people are also calling him a traitor. Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya has condemned Shahrukh Khan. He said- He is not a hero. Shahrukh Khan has no character. His actions are like those of a traitor.

5- Spiritual guru, Devkinandan Thakur accused KKR and Shahrukh Khan of ignoring the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. He said- ‘Hindus are being brutally murdered in Bangladesh, their houses are being burnt and their sisters and daughters are being raped. After witnessing such brutal murders, how can someone be so cruel as to include a cricketer from the same country in his team?

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King Khan of Bollywood always remains in the headlines. He remains popular among fans because of his films. Currently, fans are waiting for the release date of Shahrukh Khan’s King to be announced. Along with films, Shahrukh Khan is also famous for his IPL team KKR. There has been a controversy regarding the IPL team. Because of which Shahrukh has become a part of the headlines. Meanwhile, let us tell you how much Shahrukh earns from KKR.

Shahrukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Riders has once again dominated since 2024. The team won the trophy in 2024. Now Shahrukh’s team has come into limelight due to a cricketer. People have even started demanding to boycott them.

How much does Shahrukh Khan earn?

Shahrukh Khan earns big money from KKR. If reports are to be believed, they earn crores from this. Shahrukh Khan earns Rs 250-270 crore every year from the team. Out of this, he spends Rs 100 crore on his team. They spend a lot on cricketers on many things including buying a team. After spending money on the team, Shahrukh is left with Rs 150-170 crores. Which gets divided between them and their partners. Let us tell you that Shahrukh gets some share of the income from TV telecast and sponsorship on behalf of BCCI for KKR. Apart from this, Shahrukh also earns from brand endorsement, match fees, franchise fees, prize money.

how much is the net worth

Shahrukh Khan’s net worth has increased a lot because of KKR. According to the 2025 report of Hurun India Rich, Shahrukh Khan’s net worth has become Rs 12490 crore. In this he has earned a lot from KKR.

Who has shares with Shahrukh?

Shahrukh Khan’s KKR partner is also Juhi Chawla and her husband Jai Mehta. Shahrukh Khan has 55 percent stake in Kolkata Knight Riders. After that 45 percent belongs to Juhi and her husband Jai.

Why is there controversy

Shahrukh Khan has become a part of controversy regarding his team KKR. Actually the team has bought Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. After which controversy is happening. This controversy has increased after the lynching of Hindus in Bangladesh. People are demanding to boycott Shahrukh Khan and his films.

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There is anger among Hindu organizations over the inclusion of Bangladeshi players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Now many Hindu organizations have started attacking Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan regarding this. In this series, today All India Hindu Mahasabha Agra District President Meera Rathore has given a very controversial statement regarding Shahrukh Khan. He announced that he would give a reward of Rs 1 lakh to anyone who would cut off Shahrukh’s tongue.

Meera Rathore had reached Mathura today to record her statement in the case of Anirudh Acharya Maharaj going on in Mathura Court. While she gave this statement while talking to journalists, not only this, Mira Rathore expressed her protest by blackening Shahrukh Khan’s poster with her slippers.

Angry over inclusion of Bangladeshi players

Meera Rathore said that our Hindu brothers were burnt to death in Bangladesh and it is buying and feeding the people there. Today I blackened his face and hit him with a shoe. If this happens to our brothers, we will not leave. What is happening to our brothers is wrong. We will give a cash reward of ₹ 100,000 to whoever comes forward after cutting off his tongue.

Shahrukh came under target of Hindu organizations

Before Meera Rathore, storyteller Devaki Nandan Thakur and BJP leader Sangeet Som have also given statements about Shahrukh Khan and even called him a traitor. But till now BJP or any top leader has not given any reaction regarding these statements.

Let us tell you here that after the killing of many Hindus in the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Hindu organizations in the country have reacted sharply and demanded intervention from the government. Earlier, Shahrukh was not on target, but has come under target for having Bangladeshi players in his IPL franchise.