Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Shah Rukh Khan Detained at Newark Airport
Shah Rukh Khan, a famous Bollywood actor, was once detained at Newark Airport for about 2 hours.
This happened after the 9/11 attacks when security was very strict.
People with certain names were being checked randomly.
Shah Rukh Khan called his friend Rajeev Shukla for help.
Rajeev Shukla explained that during that time, security personnel could stop anyone and make them wait.
Shah Rukh Khan was released within 15 minutes of Rajeev Shukla's intervention.
This incident shows how even famous people can face difficulties due to security measures.
Shah Rukh Khan was detained at Newark Airport for 2 hours post-9/11.
Random security checks were conducted, targeting individuals based on their names.
Rajeev Shukla assisted Shah Rukh Khan during the detention.
Shah Rukh Khan was released within 15 minutes of Rajeev Shukla's intervention.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by individuals due to heightened security measures.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Rajeev Shukla
- What
- Detention at Newark Airport
- When
- After 9/11
- Where
- Newark Airport
- Why
- Random security checks due to heightened security measures
- Person Involved
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Location
- Newark Airport
- Duration of Detention
- 2 hours
- Reason for Detention
- Random security checks post-9/11
- Assistance Provided By
- Rajeev Shukla