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Shah Rukh Khan's King was a surprise to millions of fans awaiting the Bollywood superstar's return to theatres after three years. The first song from the gangster
drama showcased Khan's unmatched chemistry with Deepika Padukone. This Siddharth Anand-directorial is shaping up as one of the grandest and star-studded movies ever made in Hindi cinema. Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has been an important part of Shah Rukh's illustrious career, has reunited with him for a special song. The actress confirmed the development on Instagram with a teaser picture from the set.
Kareena Kapoor wishes Shah Rukh Khan on 61st birthday
Kareena wished Shah Rukh on his 61st birthday today and wrote, “Happy Birthday King. The forever Ruler of the kingdom. Let's dance together...Can't wait. 24-12-26 (sic)." Their looks in the song were not revealed as she shared a silhouette picture.
Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan's song in King
Before the picture was made official, Variety India's report mentioned that the shoot for the dance number began on October 27 in Mumbai. Vaibhavi Merchant is the choreographer of the song. A source informed the portal that the makers of King planned an elaborate setup with international dancers. The aim is to deliver a high-energy party anthem.
The source further told the portal that Shah Rukh and Kareena's song is expected to remind audiences of Chammak Challo, from their 2011 film Ra.One. It was picturised on Khan and Kapoor, whereas Akon made his Bollywood debut with the song, also sung by Hamsika Iyer.
While Shah Rukh brought Akon to India for Ra. One, Ed Sheeran made his Bollywood debut with King's first romantic song, titled Tu Mil Jaye, which premiered at midnight on November 2. He has a rap in the song, sung by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor's collaborations
Before King, Shah Rukh and Kareena worked together in Asoka and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001. Ten years later, they collaborated for Ra.One. In between, Kareena did cameos in Shah Rukh's Don and Billu.
About Shah Rukh Khan's King
According to reports, King is said to follow a deadly assassin, played by Shah Rukh, who mentors a young woman (Suhana Khan) to navigate through a dangerous world, with Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Saurabh Shukla, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, Abhay Verma, and Akshaye Oberoi.
Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King releases worldwide on December 24.
