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Shah Rukh Khan stayed calm amid fan frenzy during visit to Ajmer dargah, reveals bodyguard

Shah Rukh Khan stayed calm amid fan frenzy during visit to Ajmer dargah, reveals bodyguard

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Back in 2011, Shah Rukh Khan found himself caught in a chaotic moment during a visit to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, with the situation escalating to a lathi charge. Years later, a bodyguard who was present during the incident has looked back at the episode, revealing that the superstar’s reaction was anything but angry or irritated. Shah Rukh Khan visited Ajmer Sharif in 2011. Bodyguard recalls chaotic incident involving Shah Rukh In a recent interview with SCREEN, bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim, who handles security for Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, recounted a chaotic incident involving Shah Rukh in Ajmer. The incident dates back to 2011. He revealed that he and his team had accompanied Shah Rukh to the Ajmer dargah on a Friday, the busiest day there, but the visit quickly descended into chaos as surging crowds of fans kept pushing in from all sides. Yusuf added that even lathi charge by the police failed to bring the crowd under control. Looking back at the incident, Yusuf shared, “There was only one event in my life …

Shah Rukh Khan was ‘pushed’ inside Ajmer dargah, bodyguard recalls actor’s ‘calm’ response | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan was ‘pushed’ inside Ajmer dargah, bodyguard recalls actor’s ‘calm’ response | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 05:58 PM IST Most celebrities encounter large crowds of fans during various events, and they handle it gracefully. However, at times, even vigilant security teams with the actors are unable to take charge of the situation. During an exclusive interview with SCREEN recently, bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim, who mostly provides security to Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, recalled a chaotic incident with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Ajmer. The celebrity security expert shared that he and his team accompanied Shah Rukh to Ajmer dargah on a Friday (the busiest day there). It turned out to be a complete mess as overwhelmed fans kept pushing them. “There was only one event in my life that went out of control. We went to the Ajmer Sharif dargah with Shah Rukh Khan, on a Friday, around 12:30 pm. That’s the peak, it was Namaz time. And on Friday, at any given time, there are a lot of people in Ajmer because people come from all over India, plus the locals,” he said. ALSO …

‘Naseeruddin Shah is perhaps an agnostic’: Son Vivaan says he never spoke about religion, god; remembers visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah with him | Bollywood News

‘Naseeruddin Shah is perhaps an agnostic’: Son Vivaan says he never spoke about religion, god; remembers visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah with him | Bollywood News

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If there is anyone in the film industry who has consistently spoken his mind without fear, it has to be none other than Naseeruddin Shah. Whether sharing opinions about fellow actors, films, or broader socio-political issues, Naseer has always expressed whatever is on his mind. Yet, there is one area where he has rarely spoken directly, his beliefs about god and religion. Recently, his son Vivaan Shah opened up about this in a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, and confirmed some of what has long been speculated. When asked whether his father is an atheist, Vivaan paused thoughtfully and said, “You know, this is a really good question, and I really don’t know.” Addressing the apparent contradiction of his father possibly not being a believer but still visiting the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Vivaan added, “Absolutely. Actually, before exams, we always used to go to Ajmer Sharif. I used to go to pray that I would get good marks. But it is an interesting question, and I should ask him, because I have never heard him directly …

SC rejects plea against PM’s ceremonial chadar at Ajmer dargah| India News

SC rejects plea against PM’s ceremonial chadar at Ajmer dargah| India News

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea to restrain the Union government and the Prime Minister from offering a ceremonial chadar at the tomb of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during the annual Urs at the Ajmer Sharif dargah, holding that the plea was “not justiciable”. The order came weeks after the Supreme Court declined to urgently list the plea. (HT PHOTO) “In our opinion, the issues raised in this petition are not justiciable. The petition is therefore dismissed,” a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, bringing the matter to a close after a brief hearing. The plea was filed by Jitender Singh, president of the Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, through advocate Barun Kumar Sinha, in the nature of a public interest litigation. It sought directions prohibiting the Union government, including the Prime Minister, from offering ceremonial homage such as a chadar at the Ajmer Dargah, contending that such acts were contrary to the will of the people, national sovereignty, and the ethos of the Constitution. During …

Madras HC Allows Santhanakoodu Festival At Dargah, Bars Animal Sacrifice | India News

Madras HC Allows Santhanakoodu Festival At Dargah, Bars Animal Sacrifice | India News

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Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 23:35 IST The Santhanakoodu festival began with flag hoisting at dargah on Sunday, during which around 30 locals protested, seeking permission to climb the hill and light a ‘deepam’. Madras High Court (Credits: X) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has allowed the Santhanakoodu (Kanthuri) festival to be held at a dargah located on the Thiruparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, while placing clear restrictions on animal sacrifice and the preparation or carrying of non-vegetarian food during the event. The order came on a writ petition that sought to block the festival scheduled for January 6, citing concerns over animal sacrifice. The petitioner argued that earlier High Court orders had prohibited such practices on the hilltop and claimed that animal sacrifice was an essential part of the Kanthuri festival. It was further contended that allowing the festival in its original form would hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The petitioner also told the court that the dargah administration, which oversees the complex housing the grave of Sultan Sikandhar Badushah—a Sufi …

Baseer Ali Visits Ajmer Sharif Dargah Days After Bigg Boss 19 Eviction | See Pics | Television News

Baseer Ali Visits Ajmer Sharif Dargah Days After Bigg Boss 19 Eviction | See Pics | Television News

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Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 15:28 IST Baseer Ali visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah soon after his Bigg Boss 19 eviction, sharing heartfelt photos from his spiritual trip as fans reacted to the viral inside visuals. Baseer Ali visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah soon after his Bigg Boss 19 eviction. Days after being evicted from Salman Khan–hosted Bigg Boss 19, Baseer Ali embarked on a spiritual trip as he reached Ajmer Sharif. The reality TV star and Bigg Boss 19 fame Baseer reached Ajmer to take blessings at the religious Ajmer Dargah, and the visuals from his visit to the holy place have surfaced on social media, with his fans and followers reacting to the pictures. In an all-black outfit paired with a smart jacket and a pink safa on his head, Baseer Ali paid a visit to Ajmer Dargah and took blessings at the holy place. He was accompanied by his friends during the visit, and the pictures of him inside the shrine have been widely circulating on social media. Taking to his Instagram, Baseer also shared …

Inclined to stay CAG audit of accounts of Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Delhi HC | Latest News India

Inclined to stay CAG audit of accounts of Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Delhi HC | Latest News India

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Apr 28, 2025 08:24 PM IST Inclined to stay CAG audit of accounts of Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Delhi HC New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Monday said it was inclined to stay the Comptroller and Auditor General’s process of auditing the accounts Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Inclined to stay CAG audit of accounts of Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Delhi HC Justice Sachin Datta, who was informed by the dargah’s counsel that they have not been served with the terms of the audit, asked the CAG’s counsel to take instructions on the issue and make his stand clear. “Have you started the audit or not? Your counter says that the audit has not yet begun. Should I record that? You take instructions. I am inclined to stay the audit. You better clarify your stand and take instructions on what you are doing,” the judge said. The court went on, “His point is very clear. He has a right to representation, but that occasion has not arisen because you have not served the terms of the audit… You …

AR Rahman says he only travels, works at night; visits dargah early morning: ‘I get up at 2:30 am, go to sleep at 7 am’ | Bollywood News

AR Rahman says he only travels, works at night; visits dargah early morning: ‘I get up at 2:30 am, go to sleep at 7 am’ | Bollywood News

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Music composer AR Rahman is popular for his nocturnal work schedule. He has often opened up about being able to focus better in night’s silence as compared to the hustle during daytime. In a recent conversation with Mashable India, Rahman revealed that he finds the ‘mundane’ schedule of sleeping at night and waking up in the morning ‘boring’ and prefers to follow the opposite. When asked about tackling Mumbai’s heavy traffic, he replied, “I never travel during the day. I am night owl because in the night there is no traffic, I can go anywhere. I sometimes go to the dargah early morning, and then before the traffic comes, I go and sleep off. From the time of Taal, it has been the same thing.” Rahman further added that he finds it mundane and boring to sleep at night and wake up in the morning. “I am sleeping at night nowadays. It is very boring to sleep in the night and wake up in the morning, for my lifestyle, I am not saying it’s a …

Men Carrying Saffron Flags Climb UP Dargah, Raise Slogans: Cops

Men Carrying Saffron Flags Climb UP Dargah, Raise Slogans: Cops

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Members of right-wing groups in Prayagraj created a ruckus on the occasion Ram Navami today by climbing on the dargah of Salar Masood Ghazi Miyan in the Sikandra area. A video of the incident is being widely circulated online. Reports say some people carrying saffron flags suddenly climbed on the roof of Ghazi Miyan’s dargah — located in Ganganagar zone of Prayagraj — in the afternoon.  They raised slogans and waved the flags near the dome of the dargah. In the video, three men carrying saffron flags are seen reaching the dome, while dozens gathered below raise slogans.  The group had reached the dargah on bikes. They made off before the police arrived at the spot. Manendra Pratap Singh, who leads the right-wing group, has described himself as a student leader of Allahabad University, former state president of Karni Sena and a leader of BJP in his Facebook profile.  Singh uploaded the video in a Facebook post. The caption said that Salar Masood Ghazi was an invader and his dargah should not be there in the …

Passports, Driving Licence Can Be Cancelled If Namaz Offered On Roads, Warn Meerut Police

Passports, Driving Licence Can Be Cancelled If Namaz Offered On Roads, Warn Meerut Police

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Last Updated:March 28, 2025, 07:57 IST Meerut Superintendent Police (City), Ayush Vikram Singh, said that Eid prayers should be offered at local mosques or designated Eidgahs. Meerut Police issues strict warnings against people offering namaz on roads. (Representational photo) Meerut Police on Thursday issued strict warnings against people offering namaz on roads, saying violators will face strict legal action that may lead to their passports getting cancelled and driving licences revoked. The Meerut Police’s action came ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and last Friday prayers of Ramzan. Meerut Superintendent Police (City), Ayush Vikram Singh, said that Eid prayers should be offered at local mosques or designated Eidgahs and that no one should perform namaz on the roads. Meanwhile, Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vipin Tada informed that meetings have been conducted at both the district and police station levels and necessary directives have been issued. “Strict action will be taken against those trying to spread rumours or incite unrest through social media. We are keeping a close watch on social media platforms, and any attempt to …