Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan Team Up for New Film “King”

Abhishek Bachchan Takes on Villain Role in Sujoy Ghosh-Directed Movie Produced by Siddharth Anand

Amitabh Bachchan recently announced that Shah Rukh Khan will star in the upcoming film “King,” directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Abhishek Bachchan has been cast as the antagonist, while Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan, will play the lead role. Amitabh shared this exclusive update on his X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting Abhishek’s challenging role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in “King.” A fan page praised Abhishek’s ability to deliver powerful performances in negative roles, referencing his work in “Breathe into the Shadows,” “Raavan,” and “BB.”

Amitabh wished his son well, captioning his post with, “All the best Abhishek .. It is TIME !!!” Earlier reports from Peeping Moon confirmed Abhishek’s casting as a sophisticated villain against Shah Rukh’s mafia character. The film, produced by Siddharth Anand, marks a reunion for Shah Rukh and Abhishek, who previously collaborated on Farah Khan’s “Happy New Year.”

all the best Abhishek .. It is TIME !!! https://t.co/LI6F7gZ1b0

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 16, 2024

A source revealed that Abhishek has not yet fully showcased his potential as an actor and is expected to impress audiences with this complex and dark role in “King.” Despite his initial surprise at being offered the part, Abhishek was intrigued by the character’s depth and accepted the role enthusiastically. Director Siddharth Anand is eager to present Abhishek in a never-before-seen light, promising a memorable performance in this high-budget commercial film.