United States ambassador Richard Verma took to Twitter on 12 August to apologise to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan after he was detained at Los Angeles airport.
Verma also said that Shah Rukh inspires millions of people with his work.
"Sorry for the trouble at LAX @iamsrk. We are working to ensure it doesn't happen again. Your work inspires millions, including in the US," tweeted Verma.
Sorry for the trouble at LAX @iamsrk. We are working to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Your work inspires millions, including in the US.
— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 12, 2016
In a response to Verma's apology, SRK tweeted: "No trouble sir, respect the protocol & not expecting 2 b above it. It's just a tad inconvenient. Thx for ur concern."
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No trouble sir, respect the protocol & not expecting 2 b above it. It’s just a tad inconvenient. Thx for ur concern. https://t.co/zQspvxnXsl
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016
After being detained at the airport, the actor expressed his displeasure on Twitter. He said, "I fully understand and respect security with the way the world is, but to be detained at US immigration every damn time really really sucks."
I fully understand & respect security with the way the world is, but to be detained at US immigration every damn time really really sucks.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016
"The brighter side is while waiting caught some really nice Pokemon," he said.
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The brighter side is while waiting caught some really nice Pokemons.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 12, 2016
US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal also tweeted an apology. "Sorry for the hassle at the airport, @iamsrk - even American diplomats get pulled for extra screening!" tweeted Biswal.
Sorry for the hassle at the airport, @iamsrk - even American diplomats get pulled for extra screening!
— Nisha Biswal (@NishaBiswal) August 12, 2016
Shah Rukh Khan was also detained in New York in 2012.