Shah Rukh Khan's Role In Sujoy Ghosh's 'King' Revealed; Bollywood Superstar To Play A Baddie?

Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, has enthralled audiences with his diverse array of roles throughout his illustrious career, including some memorable negative characters in movies like Baazigar and Darr. In 2023, he captivated fans with his action-packed performances in Pathaan and Jawan, showcasing his versatility alongside his lighthearted portrayal in Dunki. Now, the superstar is gearing up to embrace the dark side once again in his upcoming film King, where he is set to take on the role of an assassin.

According to reports from journalist Rahul Raut, SRK’s character in King will be a deadly assassin. Raut shared on X that the action thriller, directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, is set to commence filming by year-end. The film also features talents like Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Varma, raising the anticipation for this massive-scale project.

Coincidentally, Shah Rukh recently expressed his desire to play an assassin during his appearance at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in August 2024. While attending the event, he participated in the podcast Locarno Meets, where he discussed his aspirations for future roles. When asked about characters he would like to portray, SRK conveyed his eagerness to explore new depths in his performances. “I am not stereotyped; I am hero type,” he remarked, reflecting on how he tends to approach his roles in a larger-than-life manner.

The actor’s ambition to portray a villain stems from his belief that he has a fresh perspective on how to present a bad guy. “I think I have a new way of playing a bad guy,” he stated, noting that 2023 had already given him the opportunity to do some action sequences, but now he craved the complexity of an assassin’s character.

During the podcast, SRK also shared insights into his acting philosophy, saying that actors often invest too deeply in their characters. He believes his interpretation of roles should focus on convincing the audience rather than merely replicating the character’s traits. “My job is to make the audience believe in it,” he said.