Raghav Juyal Says Shah Rukh Khan & Aryan Khan Laughed Over Samay Raina’s “Say No to Cruise” T-Shirt—“He Flaunted It Proudly”

At the premiere of Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, stand-up comedian Samay Raina stirred up waves by wearing a bold black T-shirt that read “Say No to Cruise”—a clear reference to Aryan’s past cruise-based drug case. The provocative sartorial choice grabbed eyeballs immediately, and now actor Raghav Juyal has shared what Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan’s reactions were behind the scenes.

What Raghav Revealed

Raghav, speaking on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, said that Samay did not shy away—he “floated” into the show wearing that T-shirt, and made it a point to display it to everyone there. He recounted:

“He showed up wearing the T-shirt, people were laughing, Aryan was laughing, everybody was laughing … he could do it—he’s that kind of person.”

Raghav also disclosed how Shah Rukh Khan reportedly took the move in good humor. According to him, when SRK saw the T-shirt, he couldn’t hold back laughter and treated Samay’s stunt with a paternal warmth, calling everyone “his kids.”

Why It’s Causing a Stir

This incident is far from a harmless fashion joke. It’s a razor-edged critique wrapped in humor, landing squarely at an event meant to celebrate Aryan’s directorial debut. The T-shirt slogan “Say No to Cruise” alludes to the infamous 2021 cruise ship drug raid involving Aryan. By wearing it in public at the premiere, Samay’s gesture served as a knowing commentary—something that Raghav’s revelations confirm didn’t go unnoticed by the Khan family themselves.

• Courage or provocation? Some see Samay’s move as brave satire. Others believe it crossed a boundary by turning a personal legal case into public spectacle.

• Celebrity tolerance tested. The fact that Shah Rukh and Aryan reportedly laughed may indicate a willingness to absorb such jabs—or a calculated gesture to disarm the moment.

• Power of performance. This episode underlines how fashion or memes can become tools of narrative in Bollywood’s fame economy. A T-shirt turned into a conversation, a defiance, and perhaps a moment of accountability.

The Takeaway

The “Say No to Cruise” moment will likely be remembered not for the premiere itself, but for the statement worn on one chest. Through Raghav’s recounting, we now know that the Khan camp didn’t deflect or ignore—but laughed it off, perhaps marking a shift: in Bollywood’s world of scripted control, the unscripted joke stung hardest when even the stars could smile along.