Can we just leave the film alone?

This is Shah Rukh Khan's request to those threatening to stop the screening in India of his latest movie My Name is Khan releasing next week. At the London press conference on Wednesday, King Khan was quizzed about his stand and candidly spoke about it. "As a Hindi film hero who's given an iconic status, it scares me to say anything. Our stakes are very high. I want to apologize to Karan Johar, Kajol and the MNIK team because what I say and believe is going to affect their work and I have no idea how to change that."

His recent comments supporting Pakistani cricketers playing in India has cause right-wing organisation Shiv Sena to threaten the screening of his film in Mumbai. They have even burnt effigies of the actor as well as Aamir Khan who has the same stand.

In the past although his colleagues have apologised to Shiv Sainiks, Shah Rukh has a different approach to it. "I really don't know what the issue is about and what do I need to apologise for. Am I supposed to retract to I'm an Indian but I don't want anyone to come to my country?"

This incident has also affected Shah Rukh emotionally. "When a film releases, you are tensed but highly excited and I work for that excitement. But this time I am just sad and it is not jetlag."