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Agencies Posted: Dec 06, 2008 at 1017 hrs IST
SrkBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan said political parties should not be allowed to pursue communal agenda.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has launched a scathing attack on Islamic clerics who preach terrorism, accusing them of distorting the Quran and said these forces must be ‘shunned and isolated’.

"Jihad was supposed to be propagated by the Prophet himself. But unfortunately, now two versions of Islam exist. There is an Islam from Allah and very unfortunately, there is an Islam from the Mullahs," Khan told a TV channel in an interview.

Appealing for providing youngsters with the ‘right reading’ of the Quran, the 43-year-old superstar said political parties should not be allowed to pursue communal agenda and there should be a law which will not allow any party to ‘misread’ any of the holy books.

"I think for hardliners, both of Hindus and Muslims, there should be a law against them that no party's agenda can be communal. There should be a hardliner treatment for the hardliners," he said.

Khan, who is a favourite in Pakistan, did not favour bombing Pakistan to flush out terrorists holed up there responsible for terror attacks in the country. "No, absolutely not. This is a passionate reaction," he said.

When asked whether he fancied himself in a public role, he said, "I am not scared. But I am not selfless enough to be a politician. I wish five years down the line, I could do something for this country."

Khan was of the view that there could be some ‘positive’ outcomes to the tragedy.

"I think for the first time, we all have come to realise that unity has got strengthened. That is the biggest positive outcome. They have now given us the biggest weapon against them," he added.

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SRK is against bombing terrorist camps by Harish on 2010-02-12 11:20:11.173222+05:30 Khan, who is a favourite in Pakistan, did not favour bombing Pakistan to flush out terrorists holed up there responsible for terror attacks in the country. "No, absolutely not. This is a passionate reaction," he said. Having made this statement, how can he claim to be a patriotic Indian ?

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Alert Muslim Umah by Abdhakeem A. on 2009-07-01 13:54:37.931216+05:30 There are so much sense in his talk. Muslim Uman should be ready to face those devilish Islamic leaders that preaches terrorism......

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i agree by Ameeta Mehra on 2008-12-19 19:02:12.893255+05:30 Hi shahrukh, this is ameeta mehra(l.SR. Annie Get your Gun) I was very happy to hear your views on the mumbai attack. well done!

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shame on the comments by gani on 2008-12-14 10:06:19.435938+05:30 from the below messages i have really been sadened with what people are writing and this is only adding fuel to the hatred, what do non muslims know about islam, has any one ever written wrong about hinduism, how can any one give there own conclusions, know one who does not have the knowledge of their religion should give out comments like this which hurt people, UNITY MY FOOT, from the below we can see what unity is there between indians all hindus are giving there own opinions blaming quran and islam and giving examples which have not meaning, i request every one to keep their opinions to themselves because it will only hurt others and the so called love between indians will not exist any more

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Terrorists distort Islam, Quaran by A.S.Mathew on 2008-12-10 04:41:06.875792+05:30 Thank God, at last, one popular magaamovie star stood up to tell the truth thatradical religion perpertrated by a fewso called-self-made religious bigotsare not tolerated anymore. It is verysad to see that the majority peace lovingpeople are being held hostage by a fewminority radicals under the pretex ofreligion. If religion is like ruthless political parties, what is the differencein between religion and politics?

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To Rational Pakistani Muslim by Anuhya on 2008-12-08 09:28:31.908326+05:30 Could you, Shahrukh Khan, or any other Muslim explain the deeper meaning of Allah's commandment to "Strike terror into the hearts of the unbelievers" and Muhammad boasting "I have been made victorious through terror"?The fact of the matter is that the Islam of the Mullah is exactly the Islam of Allah. Muslims like Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan can keep saying that Islam does not permit terrorism, but those of us who have read the Quran and Hadiths have sufficient evidence that Islam not only permits, it encourages terrorism to ensure that "false" gods and their worshippers are destroyed, and all people worship Allah alone.

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by mh on 2009-07-05 12:52:49.833683+05:30If u reaaly wanna know what exactly is said by Quran n Hadith, i can explain, if u just wanna criticise the wordings without context, no one can help this situation

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who knows religion by Religious Person on 2008-12-08 08:01:41.489797+05:30 Shah Rukh is not a person one can take for religious opinion. Though for his own good yet he has said a good thing. I practice religion and only talk about it to spread message that you can feel Him in any form that your faith tells you to. God is not fiefdom any religion. All that you see around you is Him, and all that you don't see is also Him. We say God is "Anant" Limitless then how can any religion define Him. It's like a Huge Mountain and Seers have found different ways towards its summit. Every Path that leads Man to God is a pious path. Let us stop saying God only looks like Jesus, or only like Krishna or He is Allah only etc. etc.. He is all of them and limitless more. Take as much out of this limitless sea and you see that sea still full, limitless and unexplainable. In the End he is formless, unexplainable and can just be only experienced. So please experience Him don’t compare Him with Himself.

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Dont be a representation. by Prasanna Thyamagondlu on 2008-12-08 00:14:06.908771+05:30 Shahrukh, Shabana

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Just askin by S.K.Pandita on 2008-12-07 21:42:35.13263+05:30 Well i would like to ask all muslims including Mr Khan that why is it that only muslims have a problem around the world and if they are a majority in any country it becomes islamic and while in other countries when they are given equal status still they have aproblem.i am not a muslim basher or something i am just an ordinary citizen and hope that all people can live together with out any hatred.i am sure this piece is not going to be published as every one appeases here so will Indian express. more if this is taken in...and by the way i am a Kashmiri pandit and i dont know and probably nobody knows which our country is....

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Stop it Shahrukh! by Kumar on 2008-12-07 19:32:58.652659+05:30 For God's sake, dont make Shahrukh a God, he is just an actor. How can whatever he says be correct? Wake up people! I personally expected some kind of strong stand from him as he knows that Indian people have made him "Badshah of Bollywood"? He is being so careful with his words and being an opportunist!

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DISTORTION! by Vinod Dawda on 2008-12-07 18:39:34.799979+05:30 A small correction. It is not terrorist but Pakistanis who are distorting Islam for past 60 years and consequently breeding terrorist like pigs.It is Pakistanis who should understand Islam of SRK or Akbar and not Aurangzeb.Pakistan is the greatest mistake of the twentieth century. The moron who got Gandhi had no brains or guts to get Jinnah.

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yeah by Ramesh on 2008-12-07 15:34:48.463548+05:30 al taqiya from datuk of malaysia

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Go to the cause by Manjo on 2008-12-07 13:54:35.958626+05:30 Hello you guysSharu Khan is not a politician and I beleivie that is the differnce. First of all think, does a bombing of Pakistan solve all the problem of terrorisim. See the news from McCain, "red dots in Pakistan has increased". After bombing Afganistahan did the world become more safe. Nobody is going th the roots of these problems. Pakistan has probelm interanlly because there is no jobs and economy of Pakistan is so very bad that these make the youngsters a easy traget tob e separtists or called terrorists. Just take the case of our Bombay bombing they are all in their mid twenties. Bombing the country will do some good for sometime, but the times are showing they can regroup in where in the world and attack any country.Terrosims do not have border. onlky if the world work staytogether we can solve this problem. This is not just a case for India , but for Russia, USA, Spain, UK etc, and not the least even Pakistan. Who is ruling Pakistan, the goverment is just a puppet.

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Islam Terrorism by Rational Pakistani muslim on 2008-12-07 13:22:54.088192+05:30 I am a pakistani muslim. Honestly speaking what sharukh said was true. The quran doesn't say that people should be killed if they don't follow islam. It only talks about jihad being a way to defend yourself if you are attacked by someone else. These "extremists" have taken the wrong perspective and are using the name Islam. And second about pakistan, I really won't be surprised if there are training camps there, but what i want you guys to know is that majority of pakistanis are not like that. We too are scared about the fact that every other day some one will bomb us. We have had enough of the bombings already. We also need some help and support; the whole world looks at us in a very condescending manner. We don't like it. Every other day someone uses the name of islam to bomb us. If you bomb pakistan, that will only add more fuel to the fire. Hatred will increase. In the future people will want to take revenge. I think pak

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unwanted suggestions by prerna on 2008-12-07 13:19:42.075476+05:30 its strange that a now we have to take our advice on questions about our moral stand and national security from a person whose sole job is to run around trees with pretty girls and trying to be different person each time in movies to earn a living... i think its high time the media and people of india set their preferences right and take their own stand rather than let bollywood glamour guys show the way

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Distort Islam by Jose on 2008-12-07 12:52:25.167541+05:30 So what Shah Rukh Wants to say that this religion can easily be manipulated by some fanatics !!

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Shah Rukh Khan is another dogmatic guy by Anir on 2008-12-07 12:11:48.848392+05:30 Someone tell Shah Rukh that its the same Quranec teaching - whether from Alah or Mulah - that pushed Islam down the throats of his ansestors...yeah via force.Its the same Qurean that preaches gross concept like Kafir, jihad, kill the idoltors (those who worship idols) etc etc etc.And by the way - how the hell Shah Rukh know if the ACTUAL version of Qurean is from Allah - or did he have a some direct connection with God just like mohammaad? And yeach, get educated, there is not hindu terrorist or a terrorist camp run by hindus...sorry we are humans!

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Terrorists created by distorting Islam by Srinivas on 2008-12-07 12:07:34.198638+05:30 Hi Sharukh you are wrong to say terrorists distorts Islam. Islam is distorted to create these terrorists. Terrorists are created by distorted Islam. Who distorts Islam? The people who wants to spread hatered. Why want to spread hatered is just becose cannot stand the success of India. See the success in Chandrayan mission, Recent Success In Cricket and India's Economic success seeing all these Pakis cannot stand and want to disturb thats all. Yes we no need to do anything to Pakistan as it is destroying itself. I feel sorry for Innocent counterparts in Pakistan who are also suffering. All religions in the world has failed. Only Humanness can save. I dont know when we will recognise that we are human beings.

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Keep it up SRK... by Rajj, Trissur on 2008-12-07 11:39:18.810734+05:30 Dear Shah Rukh, Well done! You have proved that in addition to your capability as a great actor - you have the sound knowledge of religion, integration of our nation

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Don't lose track NOW by Afzal Ahmed on 2008-12-07 10:42:01.631897+05:30 After our Independence, now we have started seeing some progress in our economi and standared of life. We have to worry about the people in villages and education. We should not spoil it by making a wrong move. We need to deal terrorisum with a Unity and efficiancy. We need to concentrate on improving our work force and the system. I dont need to be hindu to be a desh premi. Jai Hind

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no worries by prafull on 2008-12-07 10:07:54.788618+05:30 Al the Indians should stop suggesting and all Pakistanis should not worry about the war as we all know the Indian politicians are waiting for the moment when every body will have gotten over the present resentment.Remember my friends,our politicians are like barking dogs who seldom bite,hence keep mum.NOTHING WILL HAPPEN.

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Shahrukh's islam by Ashutosh Kaul on 2008-12-07 09:59:24.128658+05:30 SRK should talk about dancing and singing in bollywood. He is way out of his depth talking about what true Islam is! Specially when he is trying to use meaningless filmi dialogues to put a glossy make up on it. This is not a Hindi film, this is real life. Innocent People are losing their lives world over because of this ' religion of peace';and he is telling us about the benefit of getting killed are that unity has got strengthened. I can't decide if he is stupid or naive? History of Islam is violent. Ask any Islamic scholar and he will tell you about 'battle of Badar'- with pride. The first decisive war for Islam. Violence in the way of Allah is desirable. Actions speak louder than words, and the world knows about Allah's Islam and mullah's Islam are one and the same thing. I do not know why Shahrukh felt the need to throw his hat in the ring trying to defend the indefensible? Does he realize that he is either economical with truth or grossly under informed? Most likely both.

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Where r they? by Niraj on 2008-12-07 09:48:36.946272+05:30 I had expected large rallies on FRIDAYs to protest against attacks on Mother India led by people such as SK. Shabana, Javed Aktar, Testa, Omarm, Mufti etc and the Times Now presenters., Anurob and the lady with boycut hair. These types did protest a lot and spewed venom when a small chunk of land was given fo facilitate the comfort of pilgrims in Kashmir or terrorists are encountered. Where have they all disappeared. We dont mind their protests but if they are secularists why dont they show their true secularism?

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The hope of 72 wives in heaven power terrorism by n.krishna on 2008-12-07 08:47:07.277256+05:30 The power of c-u-n-t is powering muslim terrorism. Men think of cunt every 55seconds. Quran is a terrorist manual offers 72 prostitutes in heaven and give rewards even for homosexual Muslims, “boys as fresh as pearls”, as in Sura 52:20-24. The Quran also forbids all Muslims, the freedom “to think and act as they see fit, because the thinking is already done by Allah and his Messenger”, as in Sura 33:36 (in other words, independent thinking is not allowed in Islam). This is impressed upon Muslims, from their childhood nurturing in Maddrassahs and thus, explains why Muslims are terrified to go against their Quran. Questioning the logic of the Quran is considered blasphemous in Islam. Muslims do not understand and question the Quran they read, in total blind faith. Differences in the Qurans today create more problems, and pilgrims who land in Mecca for their pilgrimages, will be searched and their Quran, if found to be different from the Wahabi sect’s Quran, will be confiscated and burnt

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by sundar on 2009-03-16 17:31:18.310274+05:30Dear Bro, before putting up your arguement I recommedn you to read the Quran with clear heart and do not be mouth piece of the hatreds. Have you been for Haj to say they confiscate ''Other Qurans''? There is no two Quran in the qorls till now. Let us not be blind with communalism. DO justice to yourself

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Quran attracts 153A by n.krishna on 2008-12-07 08:41:54.601925+05:30 Quran is a terrorist manual and violates our laws. Quran attracts 153A

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by malika m on 2010-02-15 18:24:05.195845+05:30I dont think any religious text can be called a terriorist manual. The people who interpret these texts wrongs be it the Koran, Gita or the bible who are terrorist.

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Shahrukh Khan by Flintstones on 2008-12-07 08:37:50.417053+05:30 Besides investing money in dubai , which is the second home of dawood Ibrahim, Shahrukh Khan always speaking high of the pakistanis and even addressing all the inaugural filmfare functions first with an islamic/ muslim greeting akes me feel as though we are in dubai. Everyone knows the some bollywood entities have had long standing relationship with dawood ibrahim including sanjay dutt, salman khan, govinda and many others .Sanjay dutt still roams around scott free.

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Shahrukh by Niranjan on 2008-12-07 08:10:57.899709+05:30 Bravo, Shahrukh! I wish there were more people who think like you and have the courage to speak openly. Religious militancy is increasing all over the world and Islam is at the forefront. Only if we could silence those who try to mislead people to the wrong path, the world would be a safer place.

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Correct your statement by johnny on 2008-12-07 06:49:48.096101+05:30 SRK why do you Muslims drag another relegion in any terrorist conversations? You Muslims are the only ones indulging in this nonsense

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Terrorists distort Islam: Shah Rukh Khan by Ram Teckchandani on 2008-12-07 06:43:10.42763+05:30 It is only now SRK has come up with his views, he was quiet while thw carnage was going on. SRK makes his money in India , and Invests it in Dubai . He should be a role model as Shaif

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Lets stay united on terror. by SK Singh on 2008-12-07 05:34:17.657268+05:30 Yes thre is a positive out come that Hindus

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shah rukh by krishnan on 2008-12-07 05:16:41.419596+05:30 It is sad to see some of the angry and so irrational responses to the sensible statement of Shah Rukh.Apart from other things ,do these people who want to bomb Pakistan realise what it will do to our economy - even if you decimate the camps.The ony solution is to follow Chanakya - use diplomacy.And the whole world is supporting you - including the Hizbulla and The Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt .You do not need to put a self goal now..

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Terrorists distort Islam, Quran: Shah Rukh Khan by Anand VERMA on 2008-12-07 04:40:13.001853+05:30 Muslims unites only when they are corners. Is there any voice from a place they are dominating. Either muslim religion is wrong or propagators of religion have lost the direction. In both the cases muslim religion is a failed religion if it failed to give proper direction to followers. It is time for muslims in the world to change to better religion.

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Young generation misled / misguided by Dr.G.G.Rajan on 2008-12-07 04:30:40.574183+05:30 While Sharuk's message must be an opener for terrorists,it is sad to see that muslim youths are misguided by the fanatic leaders. They don't realize they are the scapegoats and guinea pigs and lose their valuable lives for the benefit of somebody else.

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Hmm? by deshpremi on 2008-12-07 03:59:37.144494+05:30 Kashmir has become a liability less for India and more Pakistan. If Pakistan had not adopted the attitude to provide home to kashmiri "freedom" struggle they would not have been in this mess today. Pakistani govt. need to take a U turn for long term strategy on Kashmir else they lose Pakistan itself.

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United action against terrorists by B.IYER on 2008-12-07 03:24:00.51297+05:30 While agreeing fully with what S.R.K says about the mullahs,the true meaning of Jihad,the communal agendas of the political parties I think that India must take action to eradicate the sources from which these heinous acts of terrorism emnate by launching preemptive attacks with surgical precision on the base camps of all the groups involved.The attacks should be with the help of other intrnational communities who are also affected by such terrorist activities. As pakistan itself is a victim of such terrorism and unable to do anything tangible,it should cooperate and stop playing this denial game. There is not much point professing unity without addressing the root cause of the problem.

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New India by Raj on 2008-12-07 03:05:12.765306+05:30 Mr. Khan,For a real, secular India, please work to establish a uniform civil code for Indian citizens and get rid of criminal elements of religious hues from politics.That'll be a good beginning.Jai Hind

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Hindus by Hindus on 2008-12-07 02:29:23.587318+05:30 Gujrat violene is a prime example of Hindus oppression.

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terrorism by Ravi on 2008-12-07 02:20:31.490243+05:30 I think Khan is absolutely correct. There is no point in bombing Pak as suggested by some hot heads. He is absolutely right in saying that one positive fallout of Mumbai attacks is our unity got strengthened. I wish Sharookh enters politics after 5 years. He is a natural statesman.

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by neeraj on 2008-12-08 05:39:19.515989+05:30He has his relatives in pakistan and is very pally with the dubai folks.

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Request to Shah Rukh Ji by Sudarshan Singh on 2008-12-07 02:00:34.954707+05:30 Shah Rukh Ji, We all love you and respect you. Your image is far beyond religion boundaries. Please do not make yourself smaller than what you are by making any religious statements.

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Islam has to change by Nathan on 2008-12-07 01:36:20.229226+05:30 This is all very well, but as long as there are sentences in the Koran that endorses killing of non believers, there are those with vested interests that will fully utilize these sentences to foment terrorists. Look at what Christianity has done. When Martin Luther and others knew that the Catholic church was distorting the truth, they had the courage to break away. Do Muslims have the same courage. Everyone suspects that dubious sentences like the above was slipped into the Koran at a later date. Islam has to wake up and take a good hard look at itself. Don't get me wrong though; I love the peaceful aspects of Islam very much.

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Sharukh has served secularism by equating Hindus with Muslim terrorists who he says are not Muslim by Shameless Indian Secular Hindu on 2008-12-07 01:26:31.462831+05:30 Well done Sharuk. You serve Secularism well. You have equated Hindus with the mad terrorists of Islam. But at the same time you have said that those people are not Muslim anyway. Hence you have rightly equated Hindus with terrorists. Your love for Pakistan that they should not be bombed is also indicative of the milk of human kindness that is flowing out of your heart. You are trying to bring misguided Muslim youth to the mainstream by this great love and tolerance for them, even though you think they are not Muslim. You also say that Alla gave Islam! Well said. Very secular. Alla is with every Muslim (including you) and it comes to give you Islam. So kind of him. All Hindus should watch Sharuk movies 10 times at least.

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Terrorists distort Islam by cyrus de mello on 2008-12-07 01:10:53.343534+05:30 Let us not be fooled anymore by Khans and Azmis of Bollywood; to equate hindu hardliners with muslim terrorists is like equating lathi with Ak 47 or may be even bazooka. And haven't we heard it before that Islam is a religion of peace and love, and that it is just a handful of bad guys who are distorting it.

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Malaysian honor for SRK by P Naik on 2008-12-07 01:06:35.753872+05:30 While I appreciate his outbursts at terrorists and Mullahs, I would have admired him even more if he had declined to be honored by the Malaysian Government recently. He should have aware of the fact that Hindu Temples have be desecrated or damaged in Malaysia. More Hindus watch his movies than muslims and he gracefully accepted the honors from the Malaysian government. Are these the deep undercurrents at Islamization of Bharat ?

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SRK is not totally right by Syed Mehdi Ashraf on 2008-12-07 00:58:49.834583+05:30 I love SRK. He is better than Dilip Kumar. I respect his views regarding religion but do not agree with him regarding bombing Pakistan. That country has damaged us a lot.It has over

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Shah Rukh by Nick on 2008-12-07 00:30:13.855363+05:30 der aye dorast aye

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Is it True? by Milon Bose on 2008-12-07 00:08:53.202503+05:30 Is it true or I have to believe that the moment I convert to a Islam, I am free from all my previous sins?Is it true or I have to believe that Allah is the true God and only he and not she has the right to be worshipped in this planet? I just found this in the link- how to convert to Islam. Mr. Khan must approve this!

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Shah Rukh Khan by Narain on 2008-12-06 23:51:52.259432+05:30 Bird brain'Mia Shah Rukh Khan ' should condemn Pakistan for sending terrotists to kill our people in Mumbai .Weasel words won't do, Khan Mia.We must destroy the terrorists camps in Pakistan. What do you say Mia Sahib?

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Re: SRK by ppp on 2008-12-06 23:41:37.223597+05:30 What SRK has said is above everything (even acting or his stardom). You are my hero as of today and an idol for my son to follow.

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Shahrukh has to come out little more.... by Raju on 2008-12-06 23:27:44.510819+05:30 He should have talk of the persecution of Hindus and disparity in treament of the religions by the state.

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shahrukha khan speech by tanu on 2008-12-06 23:16:11.160154+05:30 it is not a bipartisan message. Not even once he has mentioned the men and women who had have been gunned down, we have to support all their families not only financially,but, make sure we take steps to prevent this carnage happening again. Go after these killers like united states went after them. Let politicins decide that not actors.

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Five years ahead! by Ramesh K. on 2008-12-06 23:05:06.557625+05:30 During these five years, he wants to make enough money so that he join the politics. But, politicians don't have any age - when to start or when to retire. Good Luck!

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Sha Rukh Khan by Indian on 2008-12-06 23:04:36.671591+05:30 These "Khans" of bollywood and their finances need to be checked out thoroughly for their connections with anti-Indian elements. If they think that terrorists are anti-Islamic (that is ShaRukh Khan's version and not that of millions of other Muslims, who are even willing to die for the cause they believe is true) , why don't they go and fight the terrorists rather than dancing in movies and getting paid by Indians public? One of the Khans is suspected to have killed people while driving and is still out free dancing. Would he not be better off killing the terrorists? They should be taught a lesson by Indians and may be, send them out of India, where they probably belong.

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shah rukh by neera tulshian on 2008-12-06 22:46:17.008319+05:30 Bravo Mr Khan!! You have proved again that all you care is your money and your image! U do not care for the country u live in, who made u what u r today! i will nver ever see any movie of you again! And u were my most favorite actor!! Because you see I love my motherland much more than worrying about my entertainment ! shame on u MR. Shah Rukh!

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ISLAM by sonia on 2008-12-06 22:43:59.823375+05:30 I agree with Shahrukh ... i'm sonia and i'm muslim . i m so sad that islam is sight like the religion of violence ! we, muslims, are for PEACE !! We achived prayer for Allah, and i am proud to belong to there muslims people, the REAL !

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Shah Rukh Khan's reponse by Chethan Prabhu on 2008-12-06 22:41:44.113833+05:30 Good for you Mr. Khan. Now, just words are not enough. Are you willing to use your popularity to build a popular movement within the muslim community to rise against this misguided fundamentalism?

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to rsahoo by Billa on 2008-12-06 22:32:46.571352+05:30 who slaughtered , raped , burned women and children .......and even babies !......for f**ks sake ....babies! in Gujraat? .....no not in their hundreds ....in their thousands were these terrorists brought to justice? why wasnt action taken to flush out those terrorists?What about the christian churches that were burned and the nun who was gangraped recently....before you preach to others about cleaning their house ....you clean your own house ...its full of dirt ....dirt which has no comparison more crimes have been committed by Hindus against minority religous populations in India and innocent people killed....than 9/11 and this mumbai act ....and much more ...much more

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Well Said Shahrukh - Now will other moderate muslims please come out of hiding. by Samit on 2008-12-06 22:19:20.437314+05:30 As a person in an inter- relligious marriage myself, I can appreciate what Shahrukh and family must be going thru. I watched his interview, I can identify with what he said and I appreciate his saying it. I have waited 10 days for a moderate Muslim to show his face and denounce hardliners. Better late than never. He's better than Shabana, Javed and rest who will only put the blame on Majority religion and never accept the truth of wrongdoing in their own community. I feel for Shahrukh's children, but all children of inter-religion, intercaste, and interstate marriages are the ultimate hope of this nation, for they will always identify more with the country than smaller subdivisions.Shahrukh suprisingly is not very articulate, but he has done his best with the 2 TV interviews today, and I appreciate and agree with the stand he has taken.

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Sharukh know little by Ali on 2008-12-06 21:52:32.132823+05:30 I think the Mullas and Ayatollahas know about Islam more than Sharukh does. Let him stick to acting and not defame the Mullas

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Over sensitive conscience by romesh.sharrma on 2008-12-06 21:38:28.04746+05:30 Its ridiculous to hear"Terrorists Distort Islam"!If I am not wrong it was couple of years before whenI happened to watch him being interviewed by CNN about Terroists/ism and he was of entirely different view.Indirectly he was trying to plead the reasons of their resentments and causes of actions.Moreover these terroists are being used by none else but those who claim themselves to be truly and pious muslims.These pious muslims do nothing but what they learn in Quran.Who distorts whom?Is it not the distorted philosophy that makes people too fanatic and go for such inhuman acts like terrorism and destructuion and of course merciless killing of the innocent people?SRK,naturally pleads for his ownreligion and say as many claim Islam to be religion of peace.The truth is opposite.There are many good things which every religionand philosophic system produces/preaches/favoursa distinctmoral type but that is left with a small minority.There has to be rectifications with changing times.

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Islam by sg on 2008-12-06 21:32:22.201652+05:30 Don't bring Hindus into this. I think Muslims should be kept out of politics and India. And you should leave the country.

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Secular Stars by chengara on 2008-12-06 21:15:14.609483+05:30 this young man and that of a vice-president views are the bright shining examplesof respect of human lives and secuárlism. A change of mentality to religion is needed(as private matter), and all religious institutions should be under state control withall religious people on board, and no religious parties should be allowed to participatein elections. Younger youths should start a political party on their open heart ofsecuarlism and change the system.

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Don't let distorted views to be spread about other religions and let religious unity survive towards spirituality by allow people to live as humans!! on 2008-12-06 21:07:41.387534+05:30 I haven't read Quran, is it so that we non abrahmic religious people,, who follow stone, idol and tribal worship are called infidels by muslims?? Does the holy book ask the followers of Islam and declare to kill us? I am sure this is false propoganda..any religion won't say such things about others. I hope I am correct? If indeed such things exists in any books, I hope only God can save us!!!!

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Unity ensures safety! by Nyayman on 2008-12-06 21:06:13.470963+05:30 The 60 hour horror of Mumbai has brought to the forefront that unity among the diverse people ofIndia is of paramount importance.It is the first time when people identified terror with a"region of origin rather than with the religion as was done in the past! Let this spirit stay with us forever.

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TERA JAWAB NAHIN SRK by OM VERMA on 2008-12-06 21:02:16.234197+05:30 I think SRK is misinterpreting when he says India should not attack Pakistan as " there could be some positive outcomes to the tragedy". Having suffered terrorist attacks a number of times, here is a genuine need for us to dismantle terrist camps in Pakistan once for all. We have documentary evidences in support of Mumbai attack. As far as his intention to enter politics, his contention 'he is not a selfless enough' to be a politician is not unacceptable. He has amazed big fortunes at the age of 43. Why wait for another five years and smuggle our Indian money to middle-east in the shape of investment for his personal comforts andd fame. He should come out openly and play constructive roles as an Indian for the betterment of common masses in India rather than making statements which have no bearing and are far from truth.

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Correct msssage by Rockie on 2008-12-06 20:39:18.771756+05:30 Correct message. India must sieze this moment and unify all indians. It is a very good step by Sharukh.

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Unifrom Civil Code by Sreedhar on 2008-12-06 20:30:15.189413+05:30 Well Said Shahrukh, Then according to you , you are ready for Common Uniform Civil Code across all religions in India, Constitution and Country is Above Religion

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1 Uniform civil code
by S. Iyengar on 2008-12-07 00:31:56.579723+05:30Yes, I agree that there should be uniform civil code and no separate laws for different sects. India/Bharat boasts of democracy and why do we have different laws and reservations. It is a shame that 50 years have passed and we are still behind. We need dynamic and smart leaders to lead this country to economic, stable and secure country with culture and values.

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2 Enough
by Enough!! on 2008-12-06 20:54:37.715047+05:30Firstly, why should one consider these celebrities words.Does he know about International affairs?Does this guy know about science and technology.Every one will come and bash with big speeches on religion always.Then why is our consititution differentiate on the lines of religion, Is he going to re-write the rules?You sweet buggers go act in your reel life.That Aamir bugger says Go give 1000 roses in reply.What this bugers are thinking??Nobody is interested in war, anger and hatered than the Islamist groups. Hindustan never ever in the history invaded any country!!!

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Goli Maar by Baatul on 2008-12-06 20:03:10.790895+05:30 Religion has to be kept out of politics, economics and social pressures. Hindus on an average practices this. But, Muslims generally support Islam into politics and economics using Quran as an example. This leads to the idea of trying to rule other religion, mostly through force.

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khan by rsahoo on 2008-12-06 19:55:13.383651+05:30 Does he think that islam is buddhism? Who destroyed the beauticful bahamanian buddhas? Who destroyed the world trade center and killed the 3000 innocents? Who were responsible for issuing the decree to kill all the idol worshippers? The one good thing is they get rid of the people themselves so this poor souls cant complain. If Khan doesnt want any action against pak terrorists, they are his beloved brothers who fund the bollywood.Let him tell his preaching to the pak and saudi governement , where death is the penalty for speaking against the religion.

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People choose to die by ranjit on 2008-12-06 19:50:53.436268+05:30 Should not blame the govt. it is the people who choose to die,because they choose such govt. whose only policy is Muslim appeasement policy.People choose Priya Dutta,sister of a Terrorist,Govinda who dances in the party of Dawood Ibrahim.So they have choosen to die..why blame anybody else,only those unfortunate who do not vote for such govt. should be sympathise

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Why is he investing all his money in UAE? by kaka on 2008-12-06 19:40:14.216888+05:30 SRK has invested multimillion dollars in UAE. Is this an attempt to cover his misdeeds? so that people can label him as a Desh premi?

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1 Desh Premi
by Afzal Ahmed on 2008-12-07 10:34:33.025057+05:30I don't need to be a Hindu to be a Desh Premi.

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2 Why is he investing all his money in UAE?
by SK Singh on 2008-12-07 05:37:12.216877+05:30May be his fundamentals on investment are not clear.

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3 So what?
by Indian on 2008-12-06 22:41:17.66868+05:30Your statements speaks of your hatred? What is wrong in investing in UAE, go to Dubai and you will see how many Hindus have business interests there, does this means they are bad too....

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4 What about other Big shots?
by Salaam on 2008-12-06 22:31:50.844225+05:30Most of the Indian Big shots have a home in UAE/ USA or UK. Please do not be UNJUST in your comments

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Change the attitude by Raj on 2008-12-06 19:35:07.778044+05:30 First dont think all stuff in religious way. Terrorism have no religion. But some people in society try to divide people in religion basis.Like Shabana Azmi...she said they are traeated like no.2 in India..then what is going in Malaysia.First see whats going on through the world.One of my muslim friend told once to me What dawood dis is right bcz BJP destroyed babri masjid.I also condemned that Babri masjid suppose not to be destroyed but he never condemned that what dawood did.Change all this attitude and leave peacefully with each other.otherwise intolerance will be increase.Think in a modernway not in religious way.

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1 raj
by ashu on 2008-12-07 17:22:39.685049+05:30very good raj,then how many dawood u need in hindu,how many templ destroy by...india divided, kashmiry pandits leave india u see all over world,they enjoy equal right but where they r in power,what they do.................i

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2 raj
by ashu on 2008-12-07 17:22:38.108872+05:30very good raj,then how many dawood u need in hindu,how many templ destroy by...india divided, kashmiry pandits leave india u see all over world,they enjoy equal right but where they r in power,what they do.................i

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Basic Dilemmas by Rajeev on 2008-12-06 19:34:38.332972+05:30 His views are quite correct. There cannot be all that is wrong with Islam as it attracts millions of good people to its fold. Sad part is it gives a chance to psychopaths too and that SRK has condemned. We simply cannot bomb Pakistan for reasons of practicality and international statecraft. However,SRK does need to address a fundamental problem that all educated Muslims should also do. And that is why is it that all over the world only Muslims are in conflict with almost every society or country or religious conviction? Whetehr we like it or not,whereever Islam meets any other organised social class,there is a definite civilizational fissure. That needs to be introspected uopn very deeply.

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Bonb terrorist camps by Raj on 2008-12-06 18:45:29.132749+05:30 If all you people have not waken up and smelled the coffee (maybe tea in India) hello the terrorist are among us and strike without notice there is no way to seperate a group to destroy them it only adds fuel to fire, its very hard to combat terrorism, specially in impoverished countries where people lack education and rising wants, in today's glittering world, the two combined together spells disaster, as everyone needs fast money without actually working for it, or working very less for it. (why read the book painstakingly when you can listen to it on an ipod that's where our world is going) I am not asking to change this world in 2 days, every country Pakistan or India, should work on basics on providing good education and some fences of securing the youth's future, so they won't be misled, into commiting these atrocities, its fine to keep them in today's ever changing world but the basics should always prevail, playing the same game as moolah's but in a productive way.

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Islam by Jai Khosla on 2008-12-06 18:33:08.44023+05:30 It should be remembered that Islamic terrorism strated with the founder of islam, Mmohamet. The murder of a poetess, Asma bint Marwan, on the orders of M, illustrates how Islam and terrorism are cloesely linked.Asma bint Marwan was an Arab poetess with six young children. She was very popular with Arabs and was exposing the pedophile p[rophet as a fake and fraud. Muhammad had her murdered while she was sleeping with her children. The account is from the first biography of Muhammad by Ibn Ishaq and is considered even by Muslims to be the first and only authentic narrative of Muammad's deeds and actions. Other accounts of murders by Muhammad and his men are detailed in the hadiths. When M heard what she had said he said, -Who will rid me of Marwan's daughter?- -Umayr b. -Adiy al-Khatmi who was with him heard him, and that very night he went to her house and killed her. She was sleeping with her young children.

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1 Islam
by Shazia on 2008-12-07 00:38:08.086889+05:30Dear JaiI am sorry that u do not understand Islam. Our prophet Mohamed was not a terrorist nor a murderer he was a very good person. I do not know where u got your facts from? I would truly recommend that you read the Holy Quran and teachings of the prophet (Can get an english version), only then will you understand Islam and the Prophet Muhammed. You probably got this false info from some propaganda centre!

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2 Religion of Peace
by Rajan on 2008-12-06 19:00:15.629509+05:30But they call it " A religion of Peace". Actually, the problem is mostly with Pakistanis only and not all the muslims. These pakistanis are not only the threat to the humanity, but they are a threat to Islam as well.

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1 Islam means..
by Shallabh on 2008-12-07 17:13:08.995974+05:30Peace only to those who submit to Allah!!!.... N Im a hindu non muslim... n a kafir... Im proud that I don'ty follow a totalitarian ideology...

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2 Religion of Peace
by Shazia on 2008-12-07 00:46:29.055604+05:30Dear rajanThe meaning of Islam is peace and it teaches's peace it does not teach us to kill people of any religion nor bomb any place of worship irrespective of it's religion. It is very unfortunate that some muslims are distorting these facts and are using Islam as an excuse to kill others which is very unfortunate. Because of these individuals Islam and all muslims are getting a bad name.

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3 Religion of what?
by Shallabh on 2008-12-06 20:51:54.415281+05:30Islam is a religion of peace for only those who SUBMIT to ALLAH!!!This is the definition. For pagans like me, who will never follow this religion, i would always be the victim of Jehad until I fight this Adharma...

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Double Talk by Rajan Sharma on 2008-12-06 18:19:41.14503+05:30 Shah Rukh,Stop Double talk, like your friend Javed Akhtar. We must bomb the terrorist camps immediately. And we must show the Pakistanis their right AUKAAT. I hope you do not have much problem with that.

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Shah Rukh's Islam by M N PANINI on 2008-12-06 18:13:54.688652+05:30 I admire Shah Rukh Khan and I understand the predicament he is in. Being a 'modern' Muslim he advocates a cosmopolitan version of Islam. The problem is that there are some who prefer Mullah's Islam because they consider it as the true Allah's Islam. It is necessary for Muslims to initiate reforms in Islam not just in India but at the global level. These reforms cannot occur because radical Islamisists use what they view as injustice done to Muslims in Palestein, Chechnya and in Kashmir to enlist support for Jihad. From the Muslim point of view the instances mentioned above are plauisble, if not convincing. At a higher level, there is a need to come to grips with radical Islamisists who contend that in this modern world it is difficult for Muslims to live cheek by jowl with other peoples and cultures because it would invariably result in contamination of Islam. How can one combat such puritans?

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Bomb terrorist camps by Bobby Cherian on 2008-12-06 18:11:28.513305+05:30 Absolutely true. Bombing Pakistan with civilians who have no clue about the terror attacks would seem foolish. It would be appropriate only if the terrorist camps are bombed by the Indian government as a pre emtive measure since every country has the right to defend itself and now the world knows the truth that few elements in Pakistan are responsible for this.

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1 Cant We learn Lessons from Past
by Hassan on 2008-12-06 22:38:48.09383+05:30Why Bomb Pakistan? Just because the Media has Hyped the Confession of the lone Terrorist survivor Kasab .A person who brought terror to Mumbai and India is a third rated fellow and you all BELIEVE his VERSION so easily and gather the proof to attack a neighbour country .If he is a Pakistani really why will he reveal all the plans of his group as he had come prepared to DIE and no matter how much he might have been thrashed by intelligence agency dont we learn lesson from the post 9/11 attack as USA has destroyed TWO countries without any Proof and now we come to know it was USA itself who engineered 9/11 attack.Wake up India and Indians pls dont give push for a WAR as it will bring no GOOD to PEACE Long live INDIA .Wake up Indians our enemies are within and mostly you will find them among the Politicians

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Terrorists distort Islam by Thomas on 2008-12-06 17:58:56.607234+05:30 We all agree that terrorists should be wiped out, but continue to argue and fight between ourselves. Until the people unite in a common cause, worldwide, we will see no end to terrorism and its perversion of the Koran.

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1 All talk
by Naman Chhabra on 2008-12-07 01:16:17.2815+05:30Yes yes all this talk.On every other Tv channel I see experts talking and discussing this idea abou what to do with terroism.yes this sudden intrest is good but how long are we gonna just talk.This is the time for Action.Lets Act now

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To hell with the terrorists by Ramdev Bandi on 2008-12-06 17:36:43.577841+05:30 Shahrukh,you are truly a KING KHAN.Well said.These terrorists should be wiped out from the world.At any cost.

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1 I agree with Mr.Khan
by vidya chandran on 2008-12-07 02:38:40.243727+05:30'No party should have a communal agenda' is very well said by Mr. Khan. Together all Indians (belonging to any religion) will fight the battle against terrorism and win it.This is the time to be ONE all muslims, hindus and chrisians

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2 reply to ramdev
by sai on 2008-12-07 00:55:43.885686+05:30SRK is part of the problem. these guys are all from same family - these guys should leave our country. They are a disease.

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Mumbai terror by Mahesh on 2008-12-06 17:28:39.832153+05:30 Dear SRKWe are not asking to BOMB Pakistan. We love and want them to live in PEACE. But we are asking to BOMB terririst camp and distroy completely so that in future they will not exist to teach wrong things to youngsters.

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1 Whom to trust
by Amber on 2008-12-17 01:55:03.027849+05:30every rational indian/ pakistani knows that the actors are stateless..religionless..primitive..people who are running for some goal which they will never achieve.. but at the same time what each of these countries intelegnce are doing to get to the root? I dont think there will be any proper resolution going to come out of this.

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2 Peace of MIND
by Salman on 2008-12-07 13:23:29.589037+05:30Hear YE! Hear YE! glad tidings I bring HITHER... THANK GOD nobody in south asian politics cares about the opinions expressed on this website. Also, I am very thankful that no one surfing this website has any real influence in the real world. Thank GOD.

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3 Pakistan is not the only problem
by FromAfar on 2008-12-07 04:11:41.564363+05:30If you want to bomb terrorist camps in Pakistan because they may potentially teach youngsters the wrong of Islam, then bomb most of Saudi Arabia. They regularly practice and preach openly - death to all other believers or non-believers. What you would be getting into is genocide and you become no better than the terrorists themselves. Diplomacy is the only way to solve this.

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4 Mumbai
by Shazia on 2008-12-07 00:57:20.553429+05:30It is very sad that youngsters minds are corrupted to do terror attacks.Look at the Mumbai terrorists they were so young, yet their lives were wasted to do terror and in the end get killed themselves.Had they not been terrorists they could have been very good people in society who could have made a positive change for society. I blame those that have asked them to do the terror attacks.

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5 Why not clean Up
by Vivek on 2008-12-06 21:57:18.361533+05:30SRK,Wake up dude ... its time to take action . Why not bomb parts of Pak which breed these terrorists and per their naive President they do not have control over this "breeding place" . If they do not have control i guess someone has to control it and since its been affecting us for the past 2 decades we must take control of it.You filmstars are POS , i think its better if you guys just stay in your posh houses and stop just comment on your movies. Politics , social issues are too much thinking for you guys.RegardsVivek

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