Shah Rukh Khan’s Twitter post on Ganesh Chaturthi receives backlash

Team Udayavani, Sep 20, 2021, 4:15 PM IST

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Twitter post on Ganesh Chaturthi has received heavy criticism from a few netizens who claim that being a Muslim the actor must not worship idols.

Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter and wrote in his posts, “May Lord Ganesha’s blessings remain with all of us until we see him again next year… Ganpati Bappa Morya!!!”

May Lord Ganesha’s blessings remain with all of us until we see him again next year… Ganpati Bappa Morya!!! pic.twitter.com/iWSwTrmTlP

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 19, 2021

While the tweet was appreciated by many, it also received a lot of hate comments.

Just convert already.

— sameera khan (@SameeraKhan) September 19, 2021

I respect all religions but brother it’s hram I have Hindu friends I respect everything they do, But I don't have to do everything they do Everyone has his religion I think your behavior is a little wrong because in Islam it is not permissible to put anything with allah ??? pic.twitter.com/EFBZD4ftHJ

— بسه?|?? (@iuncb) September 19, 2021

Sir, what's this? Don't you know idol worship is sin? There is No God,except ALLAH and Muhammad, peace be upon him, is prophet of ALLAH. You are answerable to ALLAH on judgement day. Remember,this life is very small in front of eternal life after death. Ask ALLAH for forgiveness

— Shaik khaja hussain (@Shaikkh95193895) September 19, 2021

I feel sad for you.

May Allah forgive you and show you the right path.

— Rana Haider Ali Khokhar (@ranahaiderali19) September 19, 2021