Acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat has officially confirmed his role in the much-anticipated action-thriller ‘King’, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and is directed by Siddharth Anand. In a recent interview, Ahlawat revealed that it was SRK himself who made the final call to bring him into the project, despite initial hesitations from the director.
“SRK sir had been thinking about this for quite some time… But Khan saab being Khan saab, he said, ‘I’ll talk to him.’ Now who could say no to him?” Ahlawat shared, shedding light on how the superstar personally intervened when Siddharth Anand hesitated, reportedly due to the role being a smaller one following Ahlawat’s powerful turn in Jewel Thief.
A Warm Bond with SRK
Ahlawat, known for his intense roles and commanding screen presence, also recalled his earlier interactions with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Raees:
“He’s a wonderful human being… Every time I’ve met him, he’s made me feel important,” the Paatal Lok star said, praising Khan’s humility and warmth.
What We Know About King
Currently in production, King is one of Bollywood’s most anticipated action films, reuniting Shah Rukh Khan with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand. The film also features SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan, who is set to make her big-screen debut, and Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles.
Though the full ensemble is yet to be officially announced, reports suggest a star-studded cast that includes:
- Deepika Padukone
- Rani Mukerji
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Jackie Shroff
- Raghav Juyal
- Anil Kapoor
Jaideep Ahlawat: Rising Star
Ahlawat was most recently seen in Jewel Thief, where he earned widespread praise for his layered villainous role and surprising dance sequences, proving his versatility as a performer.
Awaiting the Release
While no official release date for King has been confirmed, the film is expected to be a major cinematic event, combining Shah Rukh Khan’s charisma with Siddharth Anand’s action expertise and a power-packed supporting cast.
