Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on November 2 by unveiling the teaser and first look of his upcoming film King. During a grand fan meet-and-greet event in Mumbai that evening, he shared exciting details about his character in this action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The actor described his role as a very dark and grey character, emphasizing it differs from typical hero roles. He mentioned the character is ruthless, violent, and morally complex, crafted with care by Siddharth and Sujoy. Shah Rukh also spoke about his National Award win for Jawan (2023), his family, and his approach to choosing diverse roles. The film, set to release in theatres next year, also features Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Deepika Padukone. He expressed hope that audiences will appreciate this interesting and large-scale project.
Shah Rukh Khan discusses his dark role in King
Shah Rukh Khan revealed that his character in King is exceptionally dark and grey, breaking away from conventional hero stereotypes. He described the role as ruthless and violent, someone who eliminates people without hesitation. The actor emphasized the importance of heroes playing varied roles, whether inspiring, aspiring, comic, or romantic. He clarified that while the character has negative shades, it is not purely villainous but rather a complex and interesting role. Shah Rukh credited Siddharth Anand and Sujoy for writing the character with great care. He humorously warned fans not to imitate the character's actions, highlighting the storytelling value of such morally ambiguous roles in cinema today.
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