Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are reuniting for their sixth film together, titled King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The duo first worked together in Om Shanti Om (2007), which launched Deepika's career in Bollywood, and their chemistry became iconic. After the success of Pathaan (2023), they are set to collaborate again in this upcoming action film. At his 60th birthday celebration in Mumbai on November 2, Shah Rukh confirmed that King will feature romance along with action. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji, and is scheduled for a theatrical release next year. Shah Rukh praised director Siddharth Anand for his organized approach and aesthetic filmmaking. He credited Siddharth for teaching him how to portray an action hero, skills that helped him in films like Jawan (2023). Fans are eagerly awaiting this magical pairing once more.
Shah Rukh Khan Confirms Romance in King with Deepika Padukone
During his birthday fan meet-and-greet in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan spoke about reuniting with Deepika Padukone in King. He assured fans that the film will have romance, saying there will definitely be love in the movie. This will mark their sixth collaboration after memorable films including Om Shanti Om and Pathaan. Shah Rukh also praised director Siddharth Anand, calling him highly organized and aesthetically gifted. He mentioned learning action hero techniques from Siddharth during Pathaan, which later helped him in Jawan. Shah Rukh admitted he had not done many massy hero films before, except perhaps Karan Arjun (1995). He expressed excitement about creating a new kind of macho hero with Siddharth's guidance and aesthetic vision.
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