Dubai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has allegedly assaulted film director and producer Shirish Kunder.
The incident is said to have occurred Sunday night at a party hosted by actor Sanjay Dutt to celebrate the success of his film Agneepath.
According to India media reports, an inebriated Kunder was following Khan around at the party. Annoyed, the superstar allegedly pinned him to the sofa and punched him.
Kunder’s wife, director and choreographer Farah Khan, confirmed the incident to Indian channel Headlines Today: “Shirish was beaten up by Shah Rukh and his three bodyguards in Sanjay Dutt’s party. Shah Rukh asked Shirish why he had tweeted against him... There was no provocation from our side. He had screamed at Shirish telling him that he would destroy me as well.”
On Monday evening, Kunder tweeted: “Thanks for all your concern & wishes. We are very grateful. Contrary to rumours, we have no intention of filing a FIR or police complaint.”
Farah Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together in a number of films including the 2007 hit Om Shanti Om. They have reportedly had a falling out.
Shah Rukh Khan, arguably one of India’s biggest stars, has not made a public comment or acknowledged the incident.
