The unveiling of the first look of Shah Rukh Khan’s new film, ‘King’, turned his 60th birthday into a double celebration for his fanbase. Shah Rukh later met fans in Mumbai, revealing crucial details about the project, specifically his on-screen romantic angle with co-star Deepika Padukone.
While speaking about the concept behind ‘King’, Shah Rukh said, “I don’t want to give out too much of the story of ‘King’. Once more and more assets come up, you’ll know more about the film. There are several characters in the film. The idea behind the film is that we end up taking big decisions when we end up taking things personally. We should think whether what we are doing is right or not. Also, we are not going to take any sides in ‘King’. If you like our thought, then do follow it. Ya fir burai hi karte rehna (Or you may criticise it)!”
During the interaction, when a fan shouted that they had a lot of “pyaar” (love) for Shah Rukh, the 60-year-old stated, “Mere saath film mein Deepika Padukone bhi hai. Pyaar toh zaroor hoga! (I have Deepika with me, so love will obviously be there).”
Recently, Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival was launched by PVR INOX, starting October 15, 2025, onwards, starting November 2, 2025. While reacting to the tribute, the ‘King’ actor said, “Cinema has always been my home, and seeing these films return to the big screen feels like a beautiful reunion. These movies aren’t just my stories — they belong to the audience that has lovingly embraced them for over 33 years. I’m grateful to PVR INOX for celebrating this journey with such love, and to Red Chillies Entertainment, my creative home, for always believing in stories that connect us all. I hope everyone who comes to watch relives the joy, the music, the emotions, and the magic of cinema that we’ve shared together.”
Shah Rukh was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki’ (2023). He will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s ‘King’. The movie co-produced by Marflix Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment, also features Suhana Khan (Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter), Abhay Verma, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff and others in key roles.
‘King’ is tentatively set for a theatrical release on Gandhi Jayanti 2026.
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