Ayodhya monk performs symbolic mourning ritual of Shah Rukh Khan

Ayodhya: Ayodhya-based monk Mahant Paramhans Das of Tapasvi Chhavni on Monday performed the symbolic 'tehraveen' ritual of actor Shah Rukh Khan, which is a mourning ceremony performed by Hindus in North India, 13 days after a person’s death.

Mahant Paramhans Das said that the “tehraveen” would mark the end of “jihad” which was being “propagated by the actor through his films”.

Last week, the monk had burnt posters of Shah Rukh Khan and had warned that if he met him, he would burn the actor alive.

On Monday, he sat with an earthen pot, surrounded by a handful of supporters and crashed it on the ground after reciting some mantras.

"I appeal to people to set those theatres on fire where 'Pathan' will be screened. Bollywood and Hollywood constantly try to find ways to make fun of Sanatan Dharma and insult Hindu gods and goddesses. In the Pathan movie, Deepika Padukone wore a bikini which hurt the religious sentiments of saints and the entire country. Shahrukh Khan constantly makes fun of Sanatan Dharma. What was the need to wear a saffron bikini and perform such steps in the song?" he asked.

The actor’s upcoming movie, 'Pathan' had drawn much flak from the extreme right outfits in the country after one of its songs was released in which actress Deepika was seen wearing an orange coloured dress.

Source: IANS