The casting of Jaideep Ahlawat in Siddharth Anand's King, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, has been formally revealed. Do you recall the actor from Jewel Thief, which was made by Anand? This is merely the next step in his outstanding resume, which he previously blew folks away with his glitzy pers

Jaideep Ahlawat was offered the role by Shah Rukh Khan himself

In a recent interview with Lallantop, Ahlawat revealed that it was SRK who gave him the part in King because Anand was reluctant to cast him due to the comparatively minor role.

"SRK sir kaafi time se iss cheez ko soch rahe the, jaisa mujhe pata chala hai, but Siddharth bhai thoda hichak rahe honge ki chota part hai to offer after Jewel Thief," Ahlawat said. However, as Khan Saab is Khan Saab, he responded that he would speak with him. Who could disagree with him now?" (As far as I know, SRK sir had been pondering this for a while.) However, since the position was minor, particularly after Jewel Thief, Siddharth Bhai was a little reluctant to extend it. However, because Khan Saab is Khan Saab, he responded, "I'll speak with him." And who could say no to him?

The warmth of Shah Rukh Khan, as described by Jaideep Ahlawat

Shah Rukh's handling of the performer over the years was commended by Ahlawat along with the offer itself. His recollections of his previous interactions with Khan were especially clear in the moments they spent together on the set of Raees.

"I really like him," Ahlawat said. From Raees, where I spent four to five days filming with him, to all of our subsequent encounters, he always made me feel like I was the closest person to him in all of my interactions with him, which have totaled five to seven times. He's a great guy. He has some fantastic attributes. He has always treated me with respect whenever I have seen him.

King will be Suhana Khan's first film role

With Suhana Khan and Saurabh Shukla as co-stars, King is billed as a high-octane action drama. With this movie, SRK's daughter is making her theatrical debut, having previously made her OTT debut in The Archies (2023). The selection of Jaideep Ahlawat, which follows his critically lauded performance in Jewel Thief, has only heightened curiosity, despite the fact that it remains a mystery.

King continues to make waves due to its talented cast and fascinating behind-the-scenes dynamics, which are a result of Shah Rukh Khan's backing of the casting choice and his own outreach to Ahlawat.