Amitabh Bachchan CONFIRMS Abhishek Bachchan To Play The Villain In Shah Rukh Khan's King - SEE TWEET
Abhishek is all set to play the antagonist opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand-Sujoy Ghosh's King and Big B has just confirmed it!
After a tremendously successful 2023 with three blockbuster films, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has yet to officially announce his next project. However, reports suggest that SRK is set to star in Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming film titled 'King.' Adding to the excitement, rumors have it that the role of the antagonist will be played by Abhishek Bachchan. ALSO READ: OMG! Anant Ambani Gifts Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh And All His Groomsmen Rs 2 Crore Watches – WATCH VIRAL VIDEO
The buzz around this casting choice quickly went viral on social media, with numerous reports claiming that Abhishek Bachchan will portray the villain opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 'King.' Despite the widespread speculation, neither the filmmakers nor the actors have confirmed these reports. However, it seems that megastar Amitabh Bachchan could not contain his excitement any longer. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Big B appeared to confirm the news about the film and the collaboration between SRK and Abhishek. A fan of Abhishek had shared a picture of him on X, praising his performances in negative roles in projects like 'Breathe: Into the Shadows,' 'Raavan,' and 'Bob Biswas.' Amitabh Bachchan reshared this post, adding, "All the best Abhishek... It is TIME!!!" This tweet has been widely interpreted as a confirmation of the film and the casting. ALSO READ: WHAT! Shah Rukh Khan’s Role In Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Was COPIED From Pakistani Drama Parwaaz? Veteran Actor Makes SHOCKING Claims
While Shah Rukh Khan has not made any official announcements regarding 'King,' he was recently spotted with a bound script titled 'King' during a live video, further fueling the rumors. Additionally, there are whispers that the film might feature SRK's daughter, Suhana Khan, who made her acting debut in 2023 with 'The Archies.'
all the best Abhishek .. It is TIME !!! https://t.co/LI6F7gZ1b0
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 16, 2024
The potential collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan is generating a lot of excitement among fans, as the two actors share a close bond and have previously delivered hits together. They were last seen together in the 2014 film 'Happy New Year,' and they also co-starred in Karan Johar's cult classic 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' in 2006.
The anticipation for 'King' is building, with fans eager to see SRK and Abhishek share the screen once again. Sujoy Ghosh, known for his gripping storytelling and unique directorial style, is expected to bring a fresh and engaging narrative to the film. As the audience awaits official confirmations and further details, the buzz around 'King' continues to grow, promising another cinematic treat featuring some of Bollywood's biggest stars.
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