- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Deepika Padukone has been confirmed to play the lead role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand’s King. Though earlier this month, Anand debunked rumours of Padukone’s casting in the movie, the latest report has caught everyone’s attention. The Bajirao Mastani actress is locked in with shoot kickstarting soon on May 18, 2025. According to Pinkvilla, Deepika's schedule matched up perfectly with the film’s shooting timeline.
A source told the portal, “Shah Rukh Khan was always clear to have Deepika Padukone on board King. Initially, the dates were not matching as Deepika was taking time off to be with the newborn kid, and also hitting the gym to get back in shape. Due to a delay in the schedules of King, the timelines aligned and she is back on board the film.”
“It’s 10 to 12 days of shoot for Deepika, making it more of an extended cameo. She will be shooting for her role in October. Apart from Deepika Padukone, team King has another impactful role in the film, which warrants the presence of a senior superstar like Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, but there is no clarity on the status-quo of the same at this point of time," the source added.
Deepika Padukone has been quite busy on the work front lately. Rumours are rife that the actress is set to collaborate with acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali again for the highly anticipated film Love & War, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The movie is slated for release in March 2026. This project promises to be an exciting addition to her filmography. Recently, Deepika was seen in the Kalki 2898 AD, which was a massive box office hit.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, one of Bollywood's most beloved and iconic couples, have embarked on a new and exciting chapter in their lives. On September 8, 2024, they welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, into their family. The parents took to social media to share the joyous news with their fans and well-wishers. In a joint post, they announced the arrival of their little bundle of joy, writing, "Welcome baby girl. 8-9-2024. Deepika & Ranveer (sic)."
