[Saturday, June 20 2009, 18:24 BST]
Shah Rukh Khan’s recent comments on Islam will be investigated by police in India.
According to the Muslim group the Mumbai Aman Committee, the actor insulted Mohammed in a recent interview with Time N' Style magazine.
The group filed a complaint calling for an investigation into the matter, describing the offence as an "intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace".
Khan issued a statement from Los Angeles where he is shooting the drama My Name is Khan.
He said: "If they have seen my interviews about Islam and the Prophet, they should know that it is a writing error and not a thought or view I believe in.
"For all practical purposes... Prophet Mohammed is the most important positive figure in Islam."
Following the terrorist attacks in India in November, the Muslim actor spoke out against the idea that Islam is a violent religion. My Name is Khan tackles prejudice against Muslims after 9/11.
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