It is alleged that Shah Rukh Khan used the corporate bookings route to inflate the box-office numbers of 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan' last year. But someone has revved up his image without him having to resort to any PR tactic. It is none other than the BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.
Swamy, who is a former Rajya Sabha member, on Tuesday stated that SRK played a role in securing the release of eight Indian Navy veterans in Qatar. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sought SRK's help in getting the mission accomplished.
Thousands of SRK's fans have taken to social media boasting about this alleged achievement. On his part, SRK's team has denied the development. "Regarding the reports concerning Shah Rukh Khan's purported role in the release of India's naval officers from Qatar, the office of Mr. Shah Rukh Khan says that any such assertions of his involvement are unfounded, emphasising the execution of this successful resolution solely rests with the Indian government officials and unequivocally denies Mr Khan's participation in this matter."
But denials don't matter. Those who want to believe what is convenient to them will continue to believe lies and conspiracy theories no matter what! In summation, SRK can thank Swamy for raising his stature to that of a national hero!
