Congress Leader Szarita Laitphlang urges Shah Rukh Khan to visit ailing former mentor Eric D'Souza

In a heartfelt plea, Congress leader Szarita Laitphlang has reached out to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, urging him to visit his former teacher and mentor, Eric D'Souza, whose health has been rapidly declining. Laitphlang shared a video message on social media, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the impact a visit from Khan could have on his ailing mentor.

In her emotional video message, Laitphlang implored the actor to spare a few minutes to visit D'Souza in Goa, highlighting the relatively short distance between Mumbai and Goa, which is just an hour's flight. “His health is really deteriorating, and he can't speak anymore,” she said, conveying the gravity of D'Souza's condition.

She further said in her plea in a caption accompanying the video, “This feels like my final plea, my last attempt to reach out to @iamsrk to humbly request his presence by the side of brother Eric S D'Souza. Each day, brother's health weakens, his condition worsens with every passing moment. Mumbai, just an hour away by flight, holds the possibility of bringing solace to his ailing heart. DASU has left an indelible mark on all of our lives, shaping us into who we are today through his unwavering commitment to instilling values. Your visit would mean the world to him, a beacon of hope in his darkest hours.”

This feels like my final plea, my last attempt to reach out to @iamsrk to humbly request his presence by the side of Brother Eric S D'Souza. Each day, Brother 's health weakens, his condition worsening with every passing moment. Mumbai, just an hour away by flight, holds the… pic.twitter.com/9HaCjp5gLv — Szarita Laitphlang,ज़रिता लैतफलांग (@szarita) June 14, 2024

Laitphlang also shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), aiming to eliminate any doubts about the bond between Shah Rukh Khan and Eric D'Souza. “To all those who may doubt, let me share this video that should dispel any uncertainties about the connection between Shah Rukh Khan and brother Eric S D'Souza. To those wondering why such a meeting matters, understand that Brother Eric was more than a stranger to him—he was a mentor, a guiding light. I do this in honour of my mentor, so that he may find peace knowing their bond is cherished and recover or move to a happier place,” she wrote.

Laitphlang disclosed that her attempts to contact Khan through his manager Pooja Dadlani had been unsuccessful, prompting her to take to social media in a final bid to reach the actor. ALSO READ: From Shah Rukh Khan to Hrithik Roshan to Kunal Kemmu: Look at the 8 hottest dads of Bollywood this Father’s Day  

June 16, 2024 at 04:28PM AXE Movies