King: Shah Rukh Khan Treats Daughter Suhana Khan ‘Like A Colleague’ On Set, Reveals Co-Actor Saurabh Shukla

As excitement steadily builds around King, the film is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Not just for its magnitude and ensemble cast, but also for the unique on-screen collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan. Adding further intrigue is the presence of seasoned actor Saurabh Shukla, who reunites with Shah Rukh years after their earlier collaboration in Baadshah. Reflecting on this full-circle moment, Saurabh recently opened up about working with the superstar again, this time in a completely different phase of his life and career.

Saurabh Shukla On Working With Shah Rukh Khan In King After Badshah

During a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Saurabh revisited his early days with Shah Rukh and shared, “I worked with him in Badshah. He was a rising star then. At that time, I didn’t meet him much; we interacted only briefly. Over the years, I have met Shah Rukh at different times in different ways. Shah Rukh is definitely a very good businessman; his business sense is excellent. Otherwise, it is not possible to create such an empire and hold it single-handedly. Of course, now there is an army of people, but he has created that army himself. He has great support from his family; all of that is there,” Saurabh said.

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The actor also spoke about witnessing Shah Rukh in a more personal role, as a father, while working alongside him and Suhana Khan on King. “Shah Rukh is a very wise father. There is being protective, but I think he gives ample freedom to his children because they have their own voice. He is not possessive or overly protective. Of course, a father will be protective, but he is wonderful. On set, he was like a colleague, like a co-actor with Suhana. He was rehearsing and suggesting things like any co-actor would,” Saurabh Shukla said.

Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly declined a cameo appearance in Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth. Choosing instead to keep his look and on-screen presence exclusive to King. The decision further underscores his focus on the film, especially as it marks a significant milestone with Suhana’s theatrical debut.

Shah Rukh Khan On King

During a fan meet, Shah Rukh also offered insight into his character in the film. Saying, “The character of King is very interesting. Siddharth and Sujoy Ghosh have written it with a lot of love. And it has a lot of evil in it. He’s a killer. He kills people. But for storytelling, it’s very important that heroes like me play different roles: some inspiring, some comic, some romantic. So that’s what I’m trying to do now. I do one big film every one or two years because I also know that making films has become very difficult now. So films should be made carefully, so that I don’t let people down.”

About King

Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, the film also stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. The film marks Suhana’s theatrical debut after her screen introduction with The Archies.

The film is directed by Siddharth Anand. The action entertainer boasts an ensemble cast including Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. Slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, the film is gearing up for a major box office clash with big-ticket releases like Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Part Three and Jumanji 3, setting the stage for a high-stakes holiday season.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.