I`m `angry`, `humiliated`: Shah Rukh

Mumbai, Aug 15 (PTI) Shah Rukh Khan Saturday termed
the incident at Newark Airport in the US as "uncalled" for
saying the experience made him feel "angry and humiliated".

"I was really hassled at the American Airport because
of my name being Khan... The couple of hours of interrogation
wanting to know if I know anyone in America while all around
people were vouching for me from India and Pakistan (sic),"
the Bollywood superstar said in a statement.

"Only these guys just would not let me through.
Finally they allowed me to make a call, which I did and the
Indian Consulate helped me through.

Khan, who was on his way to Chicago to attend an
Independence Day function was was detained at the Newark
Airport and questioned for about two hours before the Indian
mission intervened and secured his release.

"It was absolutely was uncalled for I think, me having
just finished working there for more than a month...just a
couple of weeks ago. They said I have a common name which is
causing the delay...checked my bags...I felt angry and
humiliated," Khan, who had just finished shooting of his
latest movie "My Name is Khan", said. PTI