MUMBAI, Jan 2 — Shah Rukh Khan has been pulled into a heated political row after his IPL team, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), signed Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman — a move that has triggered sharp reactions across India, The Statesman reported.

The backlash began when Hindu religious leader Devkinandan Thakur questioned KKR’s decision, citing reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.