Shah Rukh Khan accused of “spitting” at Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been accused of “spitting” at Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral on Sunday.

A video of Khan blowing air into the wind after offering a prayer has been trending in India. There’s claims that Khan spat on Mangeshkar’s mortal remains during the ceremony.

Fans and well-wishers were quick to defend Khan after the “misinformation”. Blowing into the wind after offering a “dua” is known in as a Islamic ritual. Reports say that the it is intended to ward off evil.

Rakhi Sawant was one of the actors to jump to Khan’s defence. She told reporters, “Jo aap log kar rahe hain, thodi si sharam aani chaiye. Woh wahan pe jaake, dua padke, phookte hain. Toh aap log jo kar rahe ho, ye galat baat hai. Koi thooka vooka nahi hai unhone. (What you guys are doing, you should be ashamed. He went there to say a prayer and blow it. What you are doing is so wrong. He did not spit).”

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