Seers from Ayodhya have now waded into the controversy over Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan. Mahant Paramhans Acharya of Tapasvi Chhavni, has said that he would even go to the extent of burning Shah Rukh Khan alive if he ever met him. Paramhans Acharya added that the saffron colour has been insulted in the "Besharam Rang" song. Pathaan Row: Would Burn Shah Rukh Alive If I Meet Him, Claims Paramhansa Acharya (Watch Video).

"People of our Sanatan Dharma are protesting continuously regarding this. Today we have burnt the poster of Shahrukh Khan. If I get to meet the film Jihadi Shah Rukh Khan, I will burn him alive," the seer said. Acharya did not stop at that. He went on to say that if Pathaan film was released in theatres, he would set them on fire. Pathan Controversy: Opponent Slams BJP in Uttar Pradesh; Says ‘Colour Has No Religion, No Ideology’.

He also appealed people to boycott Pathaan. Earlier, the priest of Hanuman Garhi, Mahant Raju Das, had also protested against the film. Politicians and right-wing supporters are protesting over saffron coloured outfits in the song "Besharam Rang" in the film.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 21, 2022 10:21 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).