Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is the first Indian film star to be awarded the prestigious Malaysian title Datuk" (which is equivalent to British Knighthood). Shah Rukh Khan was conferred the title by the governor of Malaysia's southern Malacca state, Mohamad Khalil Yaacob. Shah Rukh Khan wore the traditional black and gold Malay outfit (Baju Melayu and samping) and headgear while receiving the award. (Click to enlarge images)
Each state in Malaysia selects its list of people whom it wishes to confer the title of Datuk. The state of Malacca chose Shah Rukh Khan because of his contribution in boosting tourism in their state since six of his movies have been shot in that state.
Shah Rukh Khan will now be referred to as Datuk Shah Rukh Khan in Malaysia.
However, some local people have protested against giving this award to Shah Rukh Khan as they feel it should be given to local artists or actors.
Speaking to the media after the ceremony, when Shah Rukh Khan was asked about his opinion on the Mumbai terror attacks, he said, "Jihad was supposed to be propagated by the Prophet himself. But unfortunately, now two versions of Islam exist. There is an Islam from Allah and very unfortunately, there is an Islam from the Mullahs".
He condemned those Islamic clerics who preached terrorism and accused them of distorting the Quran and said that such elements must be shunned and isolated.
He added, "I think for hardliners, both of Hindus and Muslims, there should be a law against them that no party's agenda can be communal. There should be a hardliner treatment for the hardliners".
Each state in Malaysia selects its list of people whom it wishes to confer the title of Datuk. The state of Malacca chose Shah Rukh Khan because of his contribution in boosting tourism in their state since six of his movies have been shot in that state.
Shah Rukh Khan will now be referred to as Datuk Shah Rukh Khan in Malaysia.
However, some local people have protested against giving this award to Shah Rukh Khan as they feel it should be given to local artists or actors.
Speaking to the media after the ceremony, when Shah Rukh Khan was asked about his opinion on the Mumbai terror attacks, he said, "Jihad was supposed to be propagated by the Prophet himself. But unfortunately, now two versions of Islam exist. There is an Islam from Allah and very unfortunately, there is an Islam from the Mullahs".
He condemned those Islamic clerics who preached terrorism and accused them of distorting the Quran and said that such elements must be shunned and isolated.
He added, "I think for hardliners, both of Hindus and Muslims, there should be a law against them that no party's agenda can be communal. There should be a hardliner treatment for the hardliners".
