Congress leader Szarita Laitphlang requests Shah Rukh Khan to visit his former teacher Eric D’Souza, says His health is really deteriorating…'

Szarita added that she tried reaching out to SRK via his manager but in vain.

Congress leader Szarita Laitphlang recently reached out on X (formerly known as Twitter) to urge Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to visit his former teacher, Eric D’Souza, who is currently in poor health. In a heartfelt video message, Szarita informed SRK of Eric's critical condition and appealed to him to travel to Goa, emphasizing Eric’s significant role as Shah Rukh’s mentor.

In another tweet, Szarita reiterated the urgency, describing Eric's health as rapidly declining. She said, “Kindly spare a few minutes to come and visit him. Mumbai is not very far from Goa. It is just an hour's flight. His health is really deteriorating, and he can't speak anymore.”

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

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— Szarita Laitphlang,ज़रिता लैतफलांग (@szarita) June 14, 2024

Szarita continued, "“Each day, brother’s health weakens, his condition worsening 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.”

To further underline the bond between Eric and SRK, Szarita shared a nostalgic clip from an old episode of the TV show "Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai," featuring a warm embrace between the teacher and his famous student.

To all those who may doubt, let me share this video that should dispel any uncertainties about the connection between @iamsrk and Brother Eric S D'Souza.

To those wondering why such a meeting matter, understand that Brother Eric was more than a stranger to him—he was a mentor,… pic.twitter.com/iHb24Blybw

— Szarita Laitphlang,ज़रिता लैतफलांग (@szarita) June 15, 2024

“To all those who may doubt, let me share this video that should dispel any uncertainties about the connection between @iamsrk 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 honor of my mentor, so that he may find peace knowing their bond is cherished and recover or move to a happier place.”

Szarita also mentioned her unsuccessful attempts to contact Shah Rukh Khan through his manager, saying that her attempts were in vain.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan has had an extraordinary year in 2023 with the massive successes of 'Pathaan,' 'Jawan,' and 'Dunki.' He is currently preparing for his next film, 'King.'