Shahrukh detained in US airport, released after questioning

Shahrukh detained in US airport, released after questioning New York, Aug 15 (PTI) Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan had an unnerving experience early this morning at the Newark Airport in the US when he was detained and questioned for about two hours before the Indian mission intervened and secured his release.

43-year-old Khan was detained by the immigration officers, who wanted to know why he was visiting the US and other such questions, after his name popped up on the computer screen at the counter.

The actor, who was heading towards Chicago to participate in the Independence Day celebrations, said it was a "little embarrassing" for a self-respecting man like him."It is a Muslim name and I think the name is common on their checklist," he told Indian television channels over telephone.

In New Delhi, US Ambassador Timothy J Roemer described Khan as a "global icon", who is a welcome guest in the US.