Just a day after it was announced that Deepika Padukone will be exiting from the highly anticipated sequel to Kalki 2989 AD, the actress has confirmed her next upcoming project, and fans are going crazy. Deepika took to her Instagram today to announce that she will be joining the cast for Shah Rukh Khan’s film King. She posted a picture of their hands and penned an emotional note in the caption. Read on to know more!
Deepika Padukone Joins Shah Rukh Khan For King
Deepika Padukone posted a close-up picture of her holding Shah Rukh Khan’s hand on her Instagram. In the caption, she recalled what the legendary actor’s first lesson was for her. The caption for the post read, “The very first lesson he taught me almost 18 years ago, while filming Om Shanti Om, was that the experience of making a movie, and the people you make it with, matter far more than its success.”
“I couldn’t agree more and have applied that learning to every decision I’ve made since. And that’s probably why we’re back making our 6th movie together? #king #day1 @iamsrk @s1danand,” added Deepika. Fans of the two actors quickly poured love in the comment section, and Deepika’s husband, Ranveer Singh, also shared his support by commenting, “Bestest Besties!”
King will be Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s sixth movie together. The pair has starred in some of the most iconic Bollywood films, such as Om Shanti Om, Happy New Year, Chennai Express, Jawan, and Pathaan.
Deepika’s Exit From Kalki 2898 AD Sequel
Deepika recently made headlines a few days back after production house Vyjayanthi Movies announced that the actress is no longer a part of the Kalki 2898 Ad sequel. In their statement, the makers talked about how they decided to part ways with her after careful consideration of commitment issues.
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About King
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King features a star-studded cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, and Abhishek Bachchan. While many details about the film are not revealed, the story is set to follow the journey of a mentor and his disciple.
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