Pakistan, March 4 -- Bollywood star, Neil Nitin Mukesh has finally addressed the long-standing controversy involving Shah Rukh Khan at an award function years ago.

The incident, which took place at the 2009 Filmfare Awards, saw Shah Rukh Khan joking about Neil Nitin Mukesh's name, to which Neil Nitin Mukesh reportedly responded by telling Shah Rukh Khan to "shut up."

Now, in a recent interview, Neil has clarified that he would never speak to his seniors in such a manner and that the situation was misunderstood.

Neil explained that he holds deep respect for industry seniors like Shah Rukh Khan and that his response at the time was part of the show's format rather than a serious argument.

He emphasised that his name carries a legacy, ho...