Shah Rukh Khan sighting enraptures militancy-infested Pulwama

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was noticed in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama.
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For 3 many years, south Kashmir’s Pulwama district resonated with the names of ‘commanders’ of militant outfits like Burhan Wani, Sameer Tiger, Noor Trali and Nisar Pandit and anti-India slogans throughout road protests. On Thursday, for a change, locals flocked to take selfies with Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Bollywood actor Khan and actor Taapsee Pannu have been seen capturing for his or her subsequent film Dhunki in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, as soon as house to the very best variety of militants within the area. The sound of the clapboard was welcomed by the locals, who obtained to see Mr. Khan, often known as Badshah of Bollywood, in flesh and blood for the primary time. Folks jostled to have a glimpse because the actors shot on the Panzgam Railway Station, Pulwama. Panzgam has been within the information for frequent encounters previously.

“It was unreal to see Mr. Khan from a close quarter. He came across as gentle and polite. He obliged many with selfies,” Nazir Dar, a neighborhood, stated.

Youth from adjoining villages of Dogripora, Naina, Kawini and Badripora coated distances to have a glimpse of the actor. “I have been a big fan of Khan. I watched his movie ‘Pathan’ recently,” Khawar Khan, a neighborhood, stated.

Kashmir is understood for Bollywood shootings however the celebrities tended to limit their actions to vacationer hotspots of Pahalgam, Sonarmarg and Gulmarg. It’s for the primary time that restive Pulwama was chosen for a shoot in south Kashmir.

Talking in north Kashmir’s Bandipora, J&Okay Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated the golden period of the 80s is making a comeback to the Valley. “Last year, more than 300 movies were filmed in J&K. More film-makers are coming to Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen the economy, provide employment and livelihood opportunities to locals and bring prosperity,” he stated.