http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/15/indian.actor/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
How ridiculous is this? Shah Rukh Khan was detained in Newark for 2 hours because his name was flagged as being similar to one on the airport's computer. Officals insisted on getting numbers of people in America to vouch for Kahn even though other travellers in the airport recognized him. In the end he called some politician in India. Ridiculous. I understand that procedure needed to be followed and I'm grateful that it is, better safe than sorry and all that, but really? This man is an international superstar and it took them 2 hours to confirm who he was? Oh America... This is also pretty ironic because his new movie that's being released in Feb '10 sometime is about an Islamic man in post 9/11 America. The film's title is "My Name is Khan". Hahah.
I still have yet to even begin cleaning my room or packing...my flight goes out at 2 or something tom. Hopefully I won't be detained b/c who knows how long it'd take for me to get off the hook if it took one of the most, if not the most recognizable man in the world 2 hours to be released.
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I saw that on the news this morning (I'm a little behind). Hope all is well in Idaho!
I do agree that bureacratic process could be improved. And while such profiling/checks are regrettable, in this post-9/11 world it is not unreasonable.So while I agree with you there, I also feel that SRK/Bollywood/Indian Gov/fans over-reacted - as much as I like SRK, why is he more special than any other human being ? Just because of the star status ? I didn't see Bollywood complaining on behalf of "ordinary" citizens that are stopped for questioning everyday.
Marisa: Aren't you so glad that you knew who they were talking a/b because of me?
Amodini:I read another article suggesting airport security keep a list of v. famous non-threats that are less known in the states. That sounds like a plan to me. I do agree that star treatment in such serious matters should be avoided, but that the US could be a little more informed.
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