Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are facing backlash after signing Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman for the 2026 season. Hindu spiritual leaders and BJP leaders have called Khan a 'traitor' and 'anti-national,' citing alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Conversely, the Congress party has defended Khan, calling the criticism an attack on India's pluralism and accusing the BJP of divisive politics. Other political figures have also weighed in, with some demanding a ban on Bangladeshi players and others urging for the issue not to be politicized.