Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was stopped by customs officials at Mumbai Airport while returning from Sharjah, news reports say.
A report by ETimes says that Khan was travelling in a private chartered plane. It added that, sources from the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) said that he was carrying watches worth Rs 1.8 million.
The actor was reportedly asked to pay a hefty Rs 6,83,000 penalty for customs duty.
Shah Rukh Khan was in the UAE on Friday evening for the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where he was named International Icon of Cinema and Cultural Narrative.
Addressing his fans in the audience, he said: "Hold an honest and a gentle heart… there's nothing needed to lead this life more successfully than these two qualities in your heart."
Khan was accompanied by Oscar-winner Dr Resul Pookutty who was also honoured for his contribution to the advancement of cinematic arts sound design.
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