Politician urges SRK to visit 'seriously' sick mentor, Eric D'Souza
What's the story
Congress leader Szarita Laitphlang has publicly requested Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan to visit his former mentor, Eric D'Souza, who is seriously ill.
Using social media platform X, Laitphlang informed Khan about D'Souza's deteriorating health and urged him to visit his mentor in Goa.
"Kindly spare a few minutes to come and visit him. Mumbai is not very far from Goa...his health is really deteriorating, and he can't speak anymore," she said in a video message.
Mentor's influence
'Your visit would mean the world to him...'
Laitphlang emphasized the significant role D'Souza played in their lives through his commitment to instilling values.
"DASU has left an indelible mark on all of our lives, shaping us into who we are today," she stated.
She further expressed that a visit from Khan could bring solace to D'Souza in his deteriorating health condition.
"Your visit would mean the world to him, a beacon of hope in his darkest hours," she added.
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This feels like my final plea, my last attempt to reach out to @iamsrk to
— Szarita Laitphlang,ज़रिता लैतफलांग (@szarita) June 14, 2024of Brother Eric S D'Souza. Each day, Brother 's health weakens, his condition worsening with every passing moment. Mumbai, just an hour away by flight, holds the… pic.twitter.com/9HaCjp5gLv humbly request his presence by the side
Mentor-student bond
Laitphlang shared evidence of Khan-D'Souza's bond
To underscore the relationship between Khan and D'Souza, Laitphlang shared a clip from an old TV show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai episode where both shared a heartfelt hug.
"To all those who may doubt...understand that brother Eric was more than a stranger to him—he was a mentor, a guiding light," she tweeted.
Despite her efforts, she revealed that she had tried reaching out to Khan through his manager but had not received any response yet.
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Here's the evidence shared by Laitphlang
To all those who may doubt, let me share this video that should dispel any uncertainties about the connection between @iamsrk and Brother Eric S D'Souza.
— Szarita Laitphlang,ज़रिता लैतफलांग (@szarita) June 15, 2024
To those wondering why such a meeting matter, understand that Brother Eric was more than a stranger to him—he was a mentor,… pic.twitter.com/iHb24Blybw
Actor's schedule
Khan's current projects amid Laitphlang's appeal
Meanwhile, Khan, who had a successful year in 2023 with films Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, is currently preparing for his next film King.
Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, in this film, SRK will share the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan.
After wrapping up King, he will begin filming Pathaan 2 for the YRF Spy Universe in December.
Fans can also look forward to the epic showdown between SRK and Salman Khan in Tiger Vs Pathaan.