Shah Rukh Khan Confirms Next Film with Sujoy Ghosh: A Star-Studded Crime Drama. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was recently honoured with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (Career Leopard) award at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, during a conversation with Giona A Nazzaro. The festival’s artistic director, Shah Rukh reflected on his illustrious career and shared exciting details about his upcoming project.
A Long-Awaited Collaboration
Shah Rukh Khan revealed that his next film, “King,” will be directed by Sujoy Ghosh. This crime drama has been in the making for 6-7 years. Shah Rukh mentioned, “There are certain kinds of films that I want to do, maybe it’s more age-centric and I want to try something. For 6-7 years, I’ve been thinking about it and I mentioned it to Sujoy one day while we were sitting. He says, sir, I have a subject.”
Preparation for the Role: To prepare for his role in “King,” Shah Rukh Khan emphasized the need to lose some weight and engage in stretching exercises. He explained, “The next film I am doing, King. I have to start working on it, have to lose some weight a little, do some stretching.” He also shared that he takes his time to finish a movie because he likes to build a strong rapport with the director. Ensuring a smooth collaboration for the project.
Star-Studded Cast
Shah Rukh Khan Confirms “King” is set to feature a stellar cast. Including Shah Rukh’s daughter, Suhana Khan, who will make her theatrical debut. Suhana previously appeared in Zoya Akhtar’s coming-of-age period drama “The Archies,” which premiered on Netflix India last year. The film will also star Abhishek Bachchan as the chief antagonist. Reuniting him with Shah Rukh and Sujoy after their collaboration on the 2021 thriller “Bob Biswas.”
Anticipation and Excitement
With such a talented cast and crew, “King” is already generating significant buzz among fans and critics alike. Shah Rukh Khan’s dedication to his craft and his willingness to explore new genres and roles continue to make him a beloved figure in the film industry. The anticipation for “King” is palpable, and audiences are eagerly awaiting its release.