Shah Rukh Khan Trolled for Wiping Face With Manager Pooja Dadlani’s Dupatta at Lalbaugcha Raja in Wife Gauri Khan’s Presence
During a recent Ganesh Chaturthi visit to Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja pandal with his family and long-time manager, Pooja Dadlani, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan sparked online debate after a viral video captured him using Dadlani’s dupatta to wipe sweat and festive vermilion from his face.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to offer prayers for Ganesh Chaturthi, accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan, daughter Suhana Khan, and his long-time manager Pooja Dadlani. While the family's festive appearance drew widespread public attention, a short video clip from the venue quickly went viral on social media platforms, sparking a flurry of mixed reactions from fans and online commentators. SRK at Lalbaugcha Raja 2026: Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri With Daughter Suhana Attend Aarti at Mumbai’s Iconic Ganesh Pandal.
Shah Rukh Khan Uses Manager's Dupatta to Wipe His Face at Lalbaugcha Raja
During the visit, as the group navigated through the crowded pandal during the evening aarti, Shah Rukh Khan was captured wiping sweat and traces of festive vermilion (gulal) from his face. Instead of using his own attire or seeking assistance from his wife Gauri Khan, who stood nearby, the actor reached out and used the edge of manager Pooja Dadlani’s dupatta to dab his forehead.
SRK at Lalbaugcha Raja with Wife Gauri Khan, Daughter Suhana Khan and Manager Pooja Dadlani
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The moment, captured on camera by devotees and media personnel, was shared across various digital platforms, quickly becoming a talking point among social media users.
Netizens React to Shah Rukh Khan's Viral Video
The clip prompted a wave of varying reactions online. Critical social media users questioned why the actor used his manager's clothing rather than asking his wife, with comments pointing out Gauri Khan’s presence right beside him during the moment. Some trolled the actor, calling the interaction unusual, while others raised questions regarding professional boundaries.
However, many fans jumped to the actor's defence, characterising the moment as a sign of a close, comfortable working relationship built over years of association. Supporters noted that Pooja Dadlani has been Shah Rukh Khan’s manager for over a decade and is widely considered a close family friend. Others highlighted the chaotic environment inside the crowded pandal, suggesting the gesture was simply an instinctive reaction to the heavy heat and humidity rather than anything controversial.
Shah Rukh Khan Trolled Over Viral Lalbaugcha Raja Video
SRK's Festive Outings and Upcoming Projects
Despite the online debate, the Khan family completed their darshan before departing the venue. Dressed in traditional festive attire Shah Rukh in a blue kurta, Gauri in yellow, and Suhana in green the family spent time offering prayers together. Shah Rukh Khan has frequently shared that Ganesh Chaturthi is a cherished annual tradition in his household, with Gauri leading the prayers. Shah Rukh Khan Confirms ‘King’ Release Date Amid Delay Rumours, Addresses Box Office Clash.
On the professional front, the actor is preparing for his next theatrical release, King, directed by Siddharth Anand, which will feature his daughter Suhana Khan alongside him.
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