Plainclothes Cops, Strict Security: 'MNIK's Friday Fate!!

The backfoot has transformed into… a step forward! Earlier, the Shiv Sena's declarations that it would allow a peaceful release of 'My Name Is Khan' seems to be a matter of the past.

Reportedly, the opening of advance booking for 'MNIK' seems to have fanned the ire of the Sena, once again! Screens across Mumbai multiplexes and theatres earned dicey cuts, as many of their screens were ripped and film posters torn up.

Over 300 Shiv Sainiks allegedly involved in the incidents have been arrested, and there have also been mass demonstrations at other locations.

Apart from tight security measures, SRK's Feb 12 flick will also boast of a unique feature: cops in plain clothes, who will be among regular cine patrons, since Sena activists are also expected to book tickets in advance in order to create chaos.

Earlier, filmmaker Karan Johar and a clutch of distributors met up with top cop D Sivanandan to work around the prickly issue. "He has assured us of tight security measures at all theatres and multiplexes where 'MNIK' is being screened," reveals a guarded Karan Johar. "The advance booking has started and we are on board for the Friday release."

For SRK, though, it's 'My Name Is Tense Khan'.

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