Pakistani actress Mahira Khan got stuck in an unruly crowd during the promotional event of her film ‘Love Guru’ in London. The promotional event was happening at the Indo-Pak Supermarket in Ilford, East London.
Videos emerging on social media showed Mahira Khan stuck in the unruly crowd of fans. She is being pushed by the crowd.
The event, also attended by co-star Humayun Saeed, soon descended into disorder as the growing crowd overwhelmed limited security arrangements.
Eyewitnesses say that they saw scenes of aggressive behavior as she faced difficulty reaching the entrance gate. Some individuals even tried to touch her inappropriately. The actress seemed visibly distressed within the crowd.
Despite the disruption, Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed proceeded to the rooftop terrace for a scheduled appearance to greet fans. Reports suggest that one of the security guards stationed on the spot was involved in allegedly harassing Mahira Khan, which worsened the situation.
Tensions intensified further when Indian flags were seen at the spot, which reportedly created further discomfort following the recent rise in tensions between India and Pakistan. The event continued as per schedule despite the mayhem and chaos at the venue.
Neither Mahira Khan nor the event organizers have responded to the unpleasant incident before the event. Fans on social media have expressed outrage on the unpleasant situation faced by the actress in London. They have condemned the organizers and have demanded accountability.
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Love Guru, starring Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed, is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 6. The actors are currently on an international promotional tour, but the unfortunate incident has cast a shadow over what was intended to be a celebratory event.
She previously addressed her being removed from the posters of Raees film, in which she appeared along with Shah Rukh Khan. The film marked her Bollywood debut. When asked about being removed from the poster, she said, “I didn’t feel bad about it, even for a second. It was a silly thing to do. I actually laughed.”