A recent incident outside Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s luxurious Mumbai residence, Mannat, has ignited a heated discussion on social media. Footage of a security guard reprimanding an auto-rickshaw driver for trying to cut through the actor’s convoy has raised questions about the behavior of celebrity staff and the unruly conduct of some auto drivers in Mumbai.
The video was shared on social media by user Rattan Dhillon, who criticized the security guard’s actions. In the clip, as Khan’s convoy, which included his iconic Rolls Royce, approached Mannat, the guard is seen gesturing towards an unseen individual and asking them to wait. He was recorded saying, “Oye, dikhta nahi hai kya? (Hey, can’t you see?)”
“Take a look at the attitude of that watchman for SRK.
Who does he think he is, stopping people from crossing the road for an SRK car?
Mr. SRK, you should really reconsider this man’s behavior.” @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/p8b6EOEbYO
— Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) October 21, 2024
Dhillon expressed his frustration, questioning the guard’s authority to stop people from crossing the road for a celebrity’s car. He called on Shah Rukh Khan to address his staff’s behavior, suggesting that such high-handedness was unwarranted.
However, not all viewers sided with Dhillon. Some users defended the guard’s actions, pointing out that the auto-rickshaw driver was attempting to cut through the convoy while it was making a turn. Chetan Sabnis stated, “Sir, agree the attitude is wrong, however he is scolding an auto guy who was trying to cut through straight while cars were taking a left turn.”
Another user remarked, “Mumbai rickshawala doesn’t care for others; they are the boss on the roads here!” A third user noted, “This is not attitude but basic traffic management. Any society guard on active duty would do so.”
Despite the defense, many users criticized the security guard’s demeanor. Dinesh Joshi pointed out, “It’s not just SRK’s car but every bodyguard/watchman who is at the duty of a celebrity/industrialist/politician behaves as if his boss owns the road.” Another user echoed this sentiment, stating that the guard was simply doing his job, as similar treatment is standard for VIPs in India.
As the video continues to circulate online, it highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity culture and everyday life in Mumbai, provoking discussions on respect and conduct on the roads.
