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Arshad Warsi Roped In for Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’: Report

Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King has been making headlines ever since its announcement last year, largely due to the superstar’s immense popularity, not only in India but across the globe. Directed by Siddharth Anand, who helmed SRK’s successful comeback film Pathaan, King is generating even more excitement because it marks the big screen debut of Shah Rukh’s daughter, Suhana Khan, following her OTT debut in The Archies.
Recent reports have further fueled anticipation for King. According to Peeping Moon, actor Arshad Warsi has officially joined the cast in a pivotal role, although details about his character remain undisclosed. This collaboration marks a significant moment, as Shah Rukh and Arshad have been friends for many years, yet this is the first time they will share the screen in prominent roles. Interestingly, Shah Rukh made a guest appearance in Arshad’s film Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye back in 2005, which also featured Mahima Chaudhry, along with actors like Rohit Roy, Sandhya Mridul, and Jaspal Bhatti.
The news has gone viral on social media with many celebs and others share the news on X, have a look at the tweet going viral at the moment talking about Arshad Warsi joining the SRK movie,
#ArshadWarsi joins #ShahRukhKhan in #SiddharthAnand’s #King!#SRK, #SuhanaKhan, #AbhishekBachchan, #DeepikaPadukone & now #Arshad, this cast is fire. #Arshad & #SRK reunite after nearly 20 years. Shoot begins May 18.
Releasing in late 2026.#King #ShahRukhKhan #ArshadWarsi… pic.twitter.com/4S8ihUMEgv
— Siddharth R Kannan (@sidkannan) April 18, 2025
Their long-standing friendship adds another layer of excitement to King. The film is produced by Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Anand’s Marflix Pictures, King also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Abhay Verma, known for his role in Munjya. With a strong cast and the combination of SRK and Suhana’s debut, expectations for the film are soaring. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates and the film’s release, making King one of the most anticipated projects in Bollywood.