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Deepika Padukone Finalized as Lead Actress in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, Confirms Report
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According to a recent report by Pinkvilla, Deepika Padukone has been finalized as the leading lady in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King. The film, which also features Shah Rukh’s daughter Suhana Khan, now has Deepika taking on a central role, making her the primary female lead.
King has been generating a lot of buzz since its announcement, especially regarding the casting. Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan were already confirmed as part of the cast. Following that, names like Abhishek Bachchan and Jaideep Ahlawat were also added to the film’s ensemble. The casting decisions have been made carefully in line with the diverse characters the film demands.
Apart from Suhana’s role, there was another significant female lead in the script that had fans speculating. According to sources, the filmmakers were considering Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, or Priyanka Chopra for the part. Now, Deepika has officially been chosen. Her on-screen chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan is already well-loved by audiences, and this successful pairing could work in King’s favor once again.
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The film is being directed by Pathaan fame Siddharth Anand, who has already begun intense preparations for this action-packed movie. Suhana Khan will be making her Bollywood debut with this film alongside her father. Abhishek Bachchan is also set to play an important role. Initially, King was supposed to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh, but the responsibility has now been handed over to Siddharth Anand.
Deepika’s casting in King could prove to be lucky for the film. Every time she has played a lead opposite Shah Rukh Khan—whether in Om Shanti Om, Happy New Year, Chennai Express, or Pathaan—the films have turned out to be blockbusters. Their hit pairing might once again bring box office success to King.
Shah Rukh Khan was recently in the news for his emotional tweet following the Pahalgam attack, and he also shared some thoughts about not being able to visit Kashmir. Meanwhile, there’s growing speculation about his Hollywood debut, but for now, all eyes are on King—a film that audiences are eagerly awaiting.
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