Shah Rukh Khan’s security beefed up after receiving death threats

Shah Rukh Khan’s security cover has been increased after the actor complained receiving death threats after the success of his films ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’.

The Bollywood superstar will be provided Y+ security cover by Mumbai Police and will be accompanied by six armed security personnel round the clock. Earlier, the popular actor was accompanied by two security personnel.

According to police, the actor recently wrote to the Maharashtra government, informing that he was receiving death threats after he delivered two blockbusters. The Maharashtra government then decided to step up the security cover provided to the popular actor.

Earlier, actor Salman Khan was provided Y+ security cover last year following threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang. Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Anupam Kher have X category security coverage, which entitles them to three PSOs in three shifts 24 hours a day.

Shah Rukh Khan has had run-ins with the Mumbai underworld earlier and has been known to stand up to threats.

Recently, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta took to social media to praise ‘Jawan’ and lauded SRK for his determination to overcome challenges, including threats from gangsters.

“Back in the 90s when the underworld bullying of film stars was at its peak, Shah Rukh Khan was THE ONLY star who never gave in. Shoot me if you want to, but I won’t work for you, I am a Pathan,’ he said. He’s the same today (sic),” Gupta had posted on X.

According to the Maharashtra government’s policy, security cover is provided to citizens who face a threat to life. In such cases, the citizens have to pay a fee or deposit a security amount for the protection.