Shah Rukh Khan Stopped At Mumbai Airport, Later Allowed To Go
NDTV
Reports said the Bollywood star was detained by Customs over some expensive watches found in his baggage and had to pay Rs 6.83 lakh in Customs Duty
Actor Shah Rukh Khan was reportedly stopped by the Customs Department at Mumbai Airport last night over some expensive watches that he and those accompanying him were carrying in their baggage. Sources said he had to pay Rs 6.83 lakh in Customs Duty before being allowed to leave the airport.
The Bollywood star was returning after attending an event in Sharjah and had landed at Terminal 3 of Mumbai International Airport on a private jet.
The watches were reportedly found in the baggage when Mr Khan and those accompanying him were leaving the terminal.
According to reports, while Mr Khan and his manager were allowed to leave the airport after completion of Customs formalities, some members of his entourage, including his bodyguard, were detained the entire night for questioning and allowed to leave around morning.
