Why Everyone is Talking About the Who is this Uncle Comment to Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again dominated global headlines but this time for a reason no one expected At the star studded Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia a viral screenshot suggested that Turkish actress Hande Erçel failed to recognize the King of Bollywood and even referred to him as an uncle
The internet exploded as fans and trolls alike debated whether the global icon had finally met someone who didn’t know his name Here is the full breakdown of the SRK Joy Awards 2026 controversy
The Viral Instagram Story Mystery
The drama began when a video surfaced of Hande Erçel filming from the audience while Shah Rukh Khan was on stage with Egyptian actress Amina Khalil Initial fan reports claimed Hande was having a fangirl moment over SRK
However shortly after a screenshot allegedly from Handes Instagram stories began circulating online with a caption that read Who is this uncle? I was just filming my friend Amina Khalil I am not his fan!! Please stop spreading false information!!
Hande Erçel Shuts Down the Rumors
As the screenshot went viral and SRK fans began to flood social media with defense posts the Turkish star decided to break her silence On January 20 2026 Hande Erçel officially responded to the viral claims on X formerly Twitter with a simple two word message This is fake It turns out the entire screenshot was a morphed image created by trolls to spark a “PR failure” narrative against the Bollywood legend Hande clarified she was indeed filming her friend but never made any disrespectful comments toward Shah Rukh Khan
The SRK Troll Army vs Real Fans
While the fake news spread like wildfire SRK fans were quick to celebrate Handes clarification Many thanked her for putting a stop to the hate campaign while others pointed out that Shah Rukh Khan has faced similar awkward moments before like the Met Gala fiasco where interviewers didn’t recognize him
Despite the noise Shah Rukh Khan remains unbothered The actor was seen enjoying the event alongside other global stars like Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown proving that his legacy is untouchable even in the face of viral trolls
