Shah Rukh Khan’s off-screen role as a father has just earned a warm public endorsement from co-star Saurabh Shukla, and it comes with an equally telling glimpse into the atmosphere on the sets of King. Speaking about SRK and Suhana Khan’s working dynamic, Shukla said the superstar gave his daughter the space to find her own voice, while behaving like any committed co-actor during rehearsals.
The actor, who is part of King, reflected on his experience during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan. His comments stood out not only for the praise they offered Shah Rukh as a parent, but also for the professionalism he described between father and daughter on a film set that is already drawing major attention.
What Saurabh Shukla Said About Shah Rukh Khan And Suhana
Shukla said, “Shah Rukh is a very wise father. 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.” He then added a detail that says a lot about how King is being approached behind the scenes: “On set, he was like a colleague, like a co-actor with Suhana. He was rehearsing and suggesting things like any co-actor would.”
In the same interaction, Shukla also looked back at Shah Rukh’s journey and praised his business instincts. “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,” he said.
That combination of personal warmth and professional discipline has only added to the intrigue around King, which marks the first on-screen collaboration between Shah Rukh and Suhana Khan. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and written by Siddharth Anand, Sujoy Ghosh and Suresh Nair. It is backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. Confirmed cast members include Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Saurabh Shukla and Rani Mukerji. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Shah Rukh Khan’s last theatrical releases were Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki, all of which arrived in 2023 and marked a major comeback phase for the superstar. Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand and co-starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, emerged as a blockbuster. Jawan, directed by Atlee and co-starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, also became a blockbuster and reinforced SRK’s box office dominance. Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and featuring Taapsee Pannu, released later that year and added a different tonal note to his run.
As of April 2026, King is Shah Rukh Khan’s next confirmed theatrical release. The film also carries added curiosity because it serves as Suhana Khan’s theatrical debut after her screen debut in The Archies on Netflix.
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