In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan made a significant mark at the box office with three big hits: Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. Fans are now eagerly looking forward to his next film titled King. Recently, actor Jaideep Ahlawat confirmed that he is part of this exciting project.
In a chat with Lallantop, Jaideep Ahlawat shared how he got involved. He mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan had been pondering over this role for a while, but director Siddharth Anand seemed unsure about offering it to him since it was a smaller part following his performance in Jewel Thief. However, Jaideep recalled SRK’s words: “I’ll talk to him. Now who could say no to him?”
Jaideep spoke highly of Shah Rukh Khan, revealing his admiration for the superstar. He said, “I really like him. In all my encounters with him—about five to seven times, starting from Raees—he has always made me feel valued and important. He’s a wonderful person with many great qualities.”
For context, Jaideep recently played the main villain in Jewel Thief, starring alongside Saif Ali Khan. His performance received applause, and he even impressed viewers with his dance skills. The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
King is directed by Siddharth Anand and also stars Suhana Khan and Saurabh Shukla in important roles. Additionally, there are reports of several big names like Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, and Anil Kapoor being linked to the cast, though this isn’t officially confirmed yet. The film is in production, with the release date yet to be announced.
