Imran Khan (left), nephew of Bollywood star Aamir Khan (right), starred in several hit films between 2008 and 2015 before abruptly retiring from acting. (EPA Images pic)MUMBAI: Indian authorities have asked Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by the end of the month, saying he breached immigration laws after joining a protest against the election commission chief, local media reported on Thursday.

Khan, 43, is a US citizen, the Indian Express newspaper reported. Under Indian law, foreigners' participation in political protests may be treated as a violation of immigration and visa rules.

Khan was given until Oct 28 to leave the country, the Times of India newspaper said The actor participated in a rally in Mumbai on Oct 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election