Reports Suggest This Is Why Shah Rukh Khan Skipped Close Friend Baba Siddique's Funeral

October 15, 2024: The tragic murder of politician Baba Siddique, a long-time friend of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, shocked the industry. Several celebrities, including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, and Pooja Bhatt, attended Siddique's funeral to pay their last respects. However, the absence of Shah Rukh Khan at the ceremony raised eyebrows, given his well-known friendship with Siddique.

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Shah Rukh Khan's Absence:

According to a Times Now and Zoom report, Shah Rukh Khan chose not to attend Baba Siddique's funeral to avoid getting entangled in the political drama surrounding the murder case. Although the actor had previously attended other funerals, such as Farah Khan’s mother’s and a photographer’s prayer meet, he made the conscious decision to stay away from this one.

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The source revealed to Zoom, "Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t want to be associated with the political controversy surrounding Siddique’s murder. Considering the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has issued threats to Salman Khan, Shah Rukh felt it was better to avoid the situation entirely to protect himself."

The Baba Siddique Murder Case:

Baba Siddique, a three-time MLA from the Bandra West Assembly, was killed in a brutal attack last Saturday night. He was shot multiple times while visiting his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East. The infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has previously threatened Salman Khan, claimed responsibility for the murder.

A chilling message posted by a Facebook account linked to the gang made their motives clear. The post, written in Hindi, mentioned their issues with Salman Khan and Dawood Ibrahim's alleged involvement in Bollywood and property dealings. It further issued a warning to anyone supporting Salman Khan or Dawood.

Investigation Update:

As of now, three suspects have been arrested in connection to Baba Siddique's murder, and investigations are ongoing. The involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi group in the case has added layers of complexity, making Shah Rukh Khan’s decision to keep his distance understandable.