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Against the backdrop of the controversy over "Mumbai
belongs to all Indians", Khan said, "I only said what every
Indian should say. It is in the constitution. I don't want to
use big words. If I say anything it will be misconstrued and
turned around.
"I am what I am because of Mumbai and I would like
everyone in Mumbai to be happy. I think what is happening is
very unfortunate. I think all the groups also want Mumbaikars
to be happy then why create this kind of atmosphere."
On why his team Kolkata Knight Riders did not pick up
Pakistani players, the megastar said, "there was only one slot
available and nobody told us to take or not take Pakistani
players. We also have to take into consideration the
prevailing atmosphere."
To a question on how he felt about ringing the bell in
NASDAQ, Khan said, "It was a great honour. I felt very proud
as an Indian. It was a recognition but also I was the right
person at the right moment."
Khan and Kajol, his co-star in the film, became the
first Bollywood stars to ring the opening bell of NASDAQ, the
world's biggest stock exchange. The honour is usually reserved
for CEOs of major corporations.
The actor arrived here with Kajol and Karan Johar
after promoting the film in New York, London and Berlin.
The trio returned home after a globe-trotting mission
to promote the film, which is set to hit the screens on
February 12. PTI