Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 2 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has come under criticism from certain quarters after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming season, amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

The controversy escalated after Meera Rathore, district president of the All India Hindu Mahasabha in Agra, made provocative remarks targeting the actor over the signing.

Earlier, former BJP MLA Sangeet Som described Shah Rukh Khan as a "traitor" during a public rally, alleging that the actor had betrayed the country by backing the signing of a Bangladeshi player. Som further claimed that Bangladeshi cricketers would face opposition...