Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are reuniting for their sixth film together, titled King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also features Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji, and is scheduled for a theatrical release next year. During his 60th birthday celebration with fans in Mumbai on November 2, Shah Rukh confirmed that the movie will include romance, saying there will definitely be love between him and Deepika. The pair first worked together in Om Shanti Om in 2007, which launched Deepika's Bollywood career. Their on-screen chemistry has made them one of Hindi cinema's most beloved pairings. After captivating audiences again in Pathaan in 2023, their upcoming collaboration in King has generated excitement among fans eager to see their magic once more on the big screen.
Shah Rukh Praises Director Siddharth Anand's Work Style
Speaking about working with Siddharth Anand, Shah Rukh Khan expressed deep admiration for the director's organized approach and aesthetic sensibility. He revealed that he learned how to portray an action hero properly while filming Pathaan, despite having done action films before. The superstar acknowledged that Siddharth's guidance helped him understand the nuances of playing a massy hero, something he hadn't explored much except in Karan Arjun in 1995. Shah Rukh emphasized that the director creates visually beautiful films and that their collaboration, spanning 2-3 years, has evolved into a friendship. He credited Siddharth's direction for also helping him deliver his performance in Jawan in 2023.
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