After delivering a hat-trick of box office hits in 2023 with ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’, and ‘Dunki’, Shah Rukh Khan is now set to return with another much-anticipated project — ‘King’. The film, helmed by action specialist Siddharth Anand, is already generating buzz thanks to its star-studded lineup.SRK made it happenIn a recent chat with Lallantop, Jaideep Ahlawat opened up about how he landed a role in ‘King’. He shared that SRK had been thinking of bringing him in for a while, even though director Siddharth Anand was unsure about offering him a smaller part.Jaideep said, “SRK sir had been thinking about this for quite some time, as far as I know. But Siddharth (Anand) bhai was a bit hesitant to offer it since it was a small role after ‘Jewel Thief’. But Khan saab being Khan saab, he said, ‘I’ll talk to him.’ Now, who could say no to him?”Jaideep’s special bond with SRKJaideep also shared how warmly Shah Rukh has treated him over the years. Their first meeting was during the shoot of ‘Raees’, and since then, every meeting has been full of warmth and respect.“I really like him. In all my interactions with him — in the five to seven times we’ve met — starting from Raees, where I shot with him for four to five days, and even after that, whenever we met, he always made me feel like I was the closest person to him. He’s a wonderful human being. He has some amazing qualities. Every time I’ve met him, he’s made me feel important.”From ‘Jewel Thief’ to ‘King’Interestingly, Jaideep’s recent association with Siddharth Anand began with the film ‘Jewel Thief’, where he portrayed the main antagonist opposite Saif Ali Khan. The film was appreciated for its stylised storytelling and gripping narrative. What we know so far about ‘King’Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ is being touted as an action-packed spectacle. While much about the film is still under wraps, some casting details have come to light. Apart from Shah Rukh and Jaideep, the film also stars Suhana Khan in a key role, marking another step in her growing career. As per various media reports, the ensemble cast may also include Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, and Anil Kapoor. However, no official announcements have been made yet regarding these names.
