Shah Rukh Khan's team denies reports of actor mediating with Qatar for naval veterans' release

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's team has denied reports of the actor being involved in the release of eight Indian Navy veterans by Qatar.

On February 13, former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy claimed that the actor helped persuade the Qatar government to release the Indian Navy veterans held on espionage charges. Shah Rukh Khan's team issued a statement denying the former BJP leader's claims.

Pooja Dadlani, Manager of Shah Rukh Khan, shared a statement saying, "Regarding the reports concerning Shah Rukh Khan's purported role in the release of India's naval officers from Qatar, the office of Mr. Shah Rukh Khan says that any such assertions of his involvement are unfounded, emphasising the execution of this successful resolution solely rests with the Indian government officials and unequivocally denies Mr. Khans participation in this matter."

She further added, "Additionally, all matters involving diplomacy and statecraft are best executed by are very able leaders. Mr. Khan like many other indians is happy that the naval officers are home safe and wishes them all the best."