New Delhi: Actor and film commentator Kamaal Rashid Khan, widely known as KRK, has been taken into custody by the Mumbai Police following a shooting incident at a residential complex in the city.
According to police sources, KRK allegedly fired four bullets inside a housing building. During interrogation, he reportedly said that he was cleaning his licensed gun when it was accidentally fired. He said that his intention was not to harm anyone. The incident is said to have happened on January 18 and the news of his detention came to light on January 23, after which his name started trending on social media platforms.
While many recognize KRK for his outspoken movie reviews, his career also extends to acting, producing and music videos.
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Who is Kamaal R Khan?
KRK describes himself as a film critic and is known for frequently posting video reactions to Bollywood films, celebrity controversies and industry news. His outspoken opinions and dramatic presentation style have earned him both loyal followers and strong critics. Despite facing criticism over the credibility of some of his claims, he remains active on social media and maintains a large online audience.
his work in films
KRK appeared in a few Hindi and Bhojpuri projects before coming into limelight with Deshdrohi (2008), a film he also wrote and produced while playing the lead role. The film featured actors like Manoj Tiwari, Gracy Singh, Rishita Bhatt and Aman Verma. However, it failed commercially and received heavy criticism for its story and performances. He later appeared in a supporting role in Ek Villain (2014).
Bigg Boss and television appearances
KRK participated in Bigg Boss 3 in 2009 but was removed from the show due to repeated violations related to his conduct and language. He later returned for a short period as a contestant. In 2015, he made a guest appearance in the comedy show Comedy Nights Bachao.
music video projects
Over the years, KRK has been involved in many music videos, sometimes as an actor and sometimes as a producer or lyricist. Her notable projects include Javed Ali’s Tum Meri Ho (2019), Deewans Ne (2021) with DJ Shezwood and Shaan, Sonu Nigam’s Sun Zara (2023), Mere Saathiya (2024) with Ankit Tiwari and Sulabh Nagpal’s Baarish Mein (2024).
History of controversies
KRK has often made headlines for his inflammatory statements and harsh reviews of films and celebrities. His comments on films like Lakshmi and comments about actors including Salman Khan and Manoj Bajpayee have landed him in legal and public controversies in the past. His online personality continues to be debated, making him a frequent figure in entertainment controversies.