When we think of movie stars, what we usually think about is all the glamour, fame, money and the kind of grandeur that they live in. We get starstruck by their lifestyle, the kind of love they receive and how no matter where they go, they turn heads.  

However, what we often miss seeing in this fantasy scenario in our head is, how apart from all the good things, celebrities are also preceded with the bad. Controversies, being one of them. 

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Whether it is a personal lifestyle choice or something they’ve shared an opinion on, everything is scrutinized in the public eye. And what is worse is, facing public scrutiny, even when they haven’t done anything at all.  

Case in point - Shah Rukh Khan, who is recently making the rounds for having complaints filed against him for the death of a man during one of his movies’ promotions. 

The year was 2017, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was boarding a train as part of a promotional event for his then-upcoming film ‘Raees’ when the crowd went out of control at the sight of Bollywood’s baadshah.

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Fans got out of control and to prevent a stampede, the police initiated a lathi charge. It was at that time during the commotion that a man reportedly ended up losing his life. 

The relatives of the deceased man had subsequently filed several complaints against the actor himself, in the lower court of Vadodara.

A petition, subsequent to this, was filed in Gujarat High Court to squander complaints against the actor. The plea further stated that no offence was made by the actor and the deceased was a heart patient and passed away due to other reasons.

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According to TOI, the courts had asked the complainants if they agree to the accusations as Shah Rukh Khan will be made to apologize in such a scenario. Whether or not it's true, or if SRK will actually apologize for the unfortunate passing of a man during the promotions, is still unknown. 

But what is known, is that it is high time to stop dragging celebrities in matters, simply because one can.  

Yes, the movie starred Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, yes he was the very attraction at the promotional event where people went crazy to see him, but at no point did SRK instigate a frenzied reaction or a lathi charge that would lead to his fans losing their lives. 

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For now, THE Gujarat High Court has heard the plea and has reportedly adjourned the matter to 24th February. 

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