SRK says "No" to Sri Lanka

Citing security concerns, Bollywood's global superstar, Shah Rukh Khan has declined an invitation by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to take part in a cultural event organized for the entertainment of regional leaders who are attending the 15th SAARC summit in Colombo, said Temple Trees sources.

The entertainment committee organizers have even sought the assistance of the Indian High Commission to persuade Mr. Khan to attend the event.

The President’s Coordinating Officer, Sajin Vaas Gunawardena, represents the President at the entertainment committee and coordinates its functions.

As may be recalled, a bomb had detonated at Temptation 2004, a musical show led by Shah Rukh Khan, at Colombo.