USA Sorry, But Not Sorry About SRK’s Detention

Shah Rukh Khan has been detained by US immigration again, and isn’t thrilled about it.

Actor Shah rukh Khan tweeted out on Friday that he was detained by the US immigration department. His tweet also mentioned how he made the most of it by keeping himself busy with the popular augmented reality game, Pokémon Go.

I fully understand & respect security with the way the world is, but to be detained at US immigration every damn time really really sucks.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016

The brighter side is while waiting caught some really nice Pokemons.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016

Nisha Biswal, the Assistant Secretary of State in US State Department, responded to SRK’s tweet with a ‘sorry’ that, however, didn’t really sound like one.

Sorry for the hassle at the airport, @iamsrk - even American diplomats get pulled for extra screening!

— Nisha Biswal (@NishaBiswal) August 12, 2016

SRK however, replied to her graciously.

No hassle ma’m.Respect the protocol,not expecting to b above it. Appreciate ur graciousness, its just inconvenient. https://t.co/7QFatghuuu

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016

Rich Verma, the US ambassador to India, also addressed an apologetic tweet to Shah Rukh.

Sorry for the trouble at LAX @iamsrk. We are working to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Your work inspires millions, including in the US.

— Rich Verma (@USAmbIndia) August 12, 2016

SRK thanked him for his concern as well.

No trouble sir, respect the protocol & not expecting 2 b above it. It’s just a tad inconvenient. Thx for ur concern. https://t.co/zQspvxnXsl

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016

In 2012, immigration officials detained Shah Rukh Khan at the New York airport for over two hours before letting him go after “profound” apologies.

Whenever I start feeling too arrogant about myself, I always take a trip to America. The immigration guys kick the star out of stardom.

Shah Rukh Khan, Actor

Khan was detained by US immigration officials at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey in 2009 because his name came up on a computer alert list. He was questioned and was not even allowed to make a phone call for nearly an hour.

(With inputs from The Times of India.)