Jun 22, 2025 01:08 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming movie King, directed by Siddharth Anand, features a star-studded forged. Jaideep Ahlawat confirmed his function.

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan created a stir on the field workplace with three back-to-back hits — Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. Now, followers are eagerly awaiting his new movie, titled King. Earlier, Saurabh Shukla revealed he was a part of the movie, and now in an interview with Lallantop, Jaideep Ahlawat has confirmed his involvement too. (Also Read: Jaideep Ahlawat says being in comparison with Irrfan Khan is a ‘private feeling’: There is a big sense of accountability)

Jaideep Ahlawat confirms being part of Shah Rukh Khan’s King.

Jaideep Ahlawat on how he bagged Shah Rukh Khan’s King

Jaideep revealed he is part of Shah Rukh’s King and recalled how he got here on board. He stated, “SRK sir kaafi time se soch rahe the iss cheez ko, jaisa mujhe pata laga hai, but Siddharth (Anand) bhai thoda hichak rahe honge ki chota part hai to offer after Jewel Thief. But Khan saab being Khan saab, he said I’ll talk to him. Ab unki baat kaun nakarega (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?).”

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Jaideep Ahlawat on bond with Shah Rukh Khan

He additional heaped reward on Shah Rukh and stated, “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.”

For the unversed, Jaideep performed the function of the principle antagonist in Siddharth Anand’s Jewel Thief, which additionally featured Saif Ali Khan within the lead function. Apart from his appearing expertise, Jaideep’s dance strikes additionally earned him appreciation. The film is offered to look at on Netflix.

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About King

Helmed by Siddharth Anand, King additionally stars Suhana Khan and Saurabh Shukla. If stories are to be believed, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, and Anil Kapoor are additionally a part of the forged. However, the official announcement is but to be made. The movie is at present in manufacturing and the discharge date is but to be determined.