Sai on SRK fans trolling media for asking his name at Met Gala

Actress Sai Tamhankar recently reflected on a viral moment involving Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala 2025. Saie addressed the buzz surrounding international media’s failure to recognise the Bollywood superstar and the viral video of a reporter asking him his name on the red carpet.Sai Tamhankar about Shah Rukh Khan fans' emotionIn an interview with Bollywood Bubble,

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was asked about the backlash the international media faced after failing to recognise Shah Rukh at the Met Gala 2025. She shared that the trolling is completely understandable, as fans express such sentiments for their favourite star with genuine intent. However, she also touched upon the different perspectives involved. She described it as an action stemming from the possessiveness of fans.

“But having said this, main kal uth ke ye nahi bol sakti ki I will not introduce myself. You should know me. Aisa nahi ho sakta hai. Puri duniya aapko nahi jaan sakti. Kisi ek kone mein koi to rahega jisko pata nahi hoga ki aap kaun hain. And that is absolutely okay. I look at it like this,” she added.A video from the Met Gala created an internet frenzy when Shah Rukh was seen introducing himself as a media person asked for his name. The clip where he said, “Hi, I’m Shah Rukh,” sparked a different kind of discussion among fans, who criticised the media for not recognising such a major star. However, the Jawan actor remained calm and composed, showing no hesitation in introducing himself.Shah Rukh made his Met Gala debut in a custom black outfit by

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Mukherjee. It featured a long coat made of Tasmanian superfine wool, paired with a satin shirt and tailored trousers. He complemented the look with intricately layered silver jewellery.