Bollywood legend ShahRukh Khan has hit back at reports his run-in with U.S. immigration officials was a publicity stunt for his latest movie My Name is Khan.
The Indian superstar was reportedly detained after he jetted into Newark Airport, New Jersey on Saturday (15Aug09).
Khan was allegedly frisked and kept waiting for hours in the airport while authorities checked his visas and reasons for visiting America.
After his release, Khan, who was in the U.S. as part of celebrations for India's Independence Day, hit out at the airport interrogation - insisting he was singled out because of his last name.
He told reporters, "(Khan) is a Muslim name and I think the name is common on their checklist."
