When SRK rejected Mafia film… had to take police protection for three years, know what was the situation?

Mumbai : There was a time when the underworld had great influence on Bollywood. Many stars received death threats and many people used to sign films out of fear. Regarding all these things, an old video of Bollywood's King Shahrukh Khan has surfaced on social media, in which he is seen talking about his struggle.

Rejected mafia offer

In the video, Shahrukh Khan is talking to someone and saying, “Hindi film industry is the easiest industry. We are the biggest producers of films in the world.” Shahrukh told that he was asked to do a film. When he asked who the producer was, the reply was, “This is the man we are sending. You talk to him and sign the film.” “So if you fear for your life, you sign, or if you are willing to try your luck, you reject it,” he said.

I had heavy police protection for three years-SRK

Media reports also say that he received death threats for refusing. When asked if he ever received threats, he said, “Yes, it happened several times. I had heavy police protection for three years.” Bollywood or Hindi film industry was officially given industry status in 1998. Let us tell you, Shahrukh Khan was last seen in 'Dinky'. Currently, he is busy shooting for 'King'.

I will not work for you -SRK

According to reports, at that time a big name of the underworld wanted to cast Shahrukh Khan as a hero in a film in which he had invested money. However, Shahrukh was not ready for this. Shahrukh had also replied at that time, “If I have to shoot… shoot me but I will not work at your behest or for you.”

Fans praised Shahrukh

After knowing this about Shahrukh Khan, fans praised the actor. Fans said that now their respect for him has increased 100 percent. At the same time, some are demanding proof from the director about the source of this money. As is obvious how much influence the underworld had on the industry in the 90s. Everyone from Preity Zinta to Sunil Shetty has faced this problem. Now Shahrukh Khan's name has also been added to it, who has faced it without fear.

Sushma Swaraj changed the face of the film industry

Sushma Swaraj was the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He gave 'Industry Status' to film production in the year 1998, which gave legal recognition to the film industry and made it easier to get loans from financial institutions. This eliminated unfair interest rates and dubious sources of funding, involving many businessmen and the underworld, including builders, jewelers and traders.

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