What is the story about?
Turkish actress Hande Erçel has grabbed the attention of desi fans, and the reason is unexpected. The 32-year-old, who recently started trending for filming
Shah Rukh Khan as a "fangirl" at an awards ceremony has now become the topic of online debate. And that's because of a certain photo that's going viral. Her reported remark on SRK has left many questioning her knowledge about Indian film industry, and Shah Rukh Khan's start status. The incident happened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which the Jawan actor attended making way for several photos and videos.
What's the controversy about Shah Rukh Khan, Hande Erçel?
It all started when a video surfaced where we saw Hande Erçel recording Shah Rukh Khan. As the clip quickly flooded social media, fans started calling her a "total fangirl." Many rooted for Hande for being an actress who's an SRK admirer too. However, some reports later claimed that the actress clarified she was filming her friend, Eguptian artist Amina Khalil and not Shah Rukh Khan, who were both on stage presenting an award at that time.
What did Hande Erçel allegedly say?
According to some online posts, Hande shared a photo in her Instagram stories with SRK and Amina on stage. Hande wrote in the text, "I was just filming my friend, I am not his fan. Please stop spreading false information." She added an arrow pointing towards Shah Rukh and wrote, "Who is this uncle?" Her reaction grabbed eyeballs and left many Indian fans agitated in no time.
Fake or real?
Though her profile no more has the particular Instagram story, many netizens claimed she later deleted the post. But supporters called the photo fake by sharing her real account's address. A certain section of the internet believes that Hande never gave that reacted due to her love for Bollywood. Hande is yet to address the controversy personally, whether or not she actually called SRK "uncle" and posted the photo before deleting it.
A user reacted on X (formerly Twitter), "Omg PEOPLE ARE SO SICK THEY CAN’T EVEN DETERMINE WHAT IS FAKE AND ORIGINAL BRUHH HANDE NEVER DID THAT THERE ARE SO MUCH SICK PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD." Many other kept posted the real and fake photos.
Who is Hande Erçel?
Hande Erçel is one of the most popular actress-model in Turkey. A leading face in Turkish television industry, her hit dramas include Güneşin Kızları, Aşk Laftan Anlamaz, Müjde Akay, Sen Çal Kapımı, Bambaşka Biri, and more. Her movies include Intoxicated by Love and Chasing the Wind. A sought after face by several beauty brands and endorsements, Hande has a fan following across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.
The leading actress is also a recepient of several awards and honours, both in Turkey and globally. A fashion influencer too, Hande makes regular appearances at international events. One of the most followed Turkish celebrities on Instagram, she has in the past grabbed attention for her views on world cinema, including Indian films.
