Hande Erçel Denies Calling Shah Rukh Khan 'Uncle' Amid Viral Social Media Claims

Turkish actress Hande Erçel addressed viral claims that she called Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan 'uncle' during the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh. The controversy arose from a screenshot circulating on social media, which suggested she dismissed Shah Rukh Khan while filming her friend Amina Khalil. Erçel denied the authenticity of the screenshot, calling it fake and clarifying she never made such a remark. The incident sparked widespread online debate before Erçel's response ended the speculation.