An old and controversial meme involving Shah Rukh Khan, nicknamed by some trolls as “Hakla Shah Rukh Khan,” has resurfaced across social media platforms—despite multiple legal takedown requests by his team.

The meme, which mocks the superstar’s stammer from certain film roles, has been circulating for years but saw renewed attention this week on Instagram, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter). SRK’s legal team had previously filed copyright and defamation complaints to have the meme removed. While some platforms complied, the content keeps reappearing through reposts and edited versions.

Fans of SRK have strongly condemned the trend, calling it disrespectful and insensitive, especially given the actor’s contributions to Indian cinema. “This isn’t just a meme. It’s bullying, and it’s not okay,” wrote one fan on X. Others, however, dismissed the outrage, arguing that meme culture often plays with celebrity personas—whether positive or negative.

Legal experts say enforcing takedowns in the age of viral content is a game of digital whack-a-mole. “You can remove one link, and 10 more versions appear in minutes,” one media lawyer noted. The situation reflects the wider struggle celebrities face in managing their public image online.

So far, Shah Rukh Khan himself has not publicly commented, though insiders say his team is monitoring the situation and exploring further action if necessary.

This resurfacing not only raises questions about digital defamation laws but also reminds us how meme culture often blurs the line between humor and harm.