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Mint
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with Rani Mukerji in Siddharth Anand's King after 19 years? Here's what we know
In a move that has thrilled fans of Hindi cinema, Rani Mukerji is reportedly set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan on screen after a gap of 19 years in King, the much-anticipated action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand. The film, which already boasts an impressive ensemble, is set to begin production on May 20. According to reports by Pinkvilla, Mukerji has been cast as the mother of Suhana Khan's character, and her role will be integral to the film's emotional arc. Far from a fleeting cameo, Mukerji's character is described as 'the heart of King, leading to the emotional depth' of the story. The report further elaborates, 'It was a no-brainer for Rani to say yes to Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand's offer for King. She heard the part, and instantly agreed to come on board the film.' The significance of this casting lies not just in the nostalgic reunion of two beloved stars who last shared the screen in Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), but also in Mukerji's return to cinema following a brief hiatus. Her last appearance was in the 2023 drama Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Pinkvilla confirmed, 'Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, among others, and are now all set for a reunion.' The cast of King is stacked with marquee names including Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma. If the cast lineup is true, then this will mark Deepika's fifth collaboration with SRK. Their most recent collaboration was Jawan, where she played an extended cameo role as Vikram's wife and Azad's mother, both played by Shah Rukh Khan. With such star power and a seasoned director at the helm, King is already generating massive buzz. The film is slated for a grand release in late 2026.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
King finds its ‘Rani': Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji to reunite on-screen after 19 years for Suhana Khan-starrer King
Has King finally found it's queen? The answer seems fool proof this time! There have been very few things as confusing and topsy-turvy as trying to figure out the final cast of the Shah Rukh Khan and daughter Suhana Khan led King. While its clear (and mammoth) that the father-daughter duo will be sharing space on screen, there seems to have been absolutely no clarity with regards to the female 'lead' of the film, from the perspective of SRK's on-screen pairing. Well as per a Pinkvilla report, King Khan is once again, after a gap of 19 years mind you, being paired opposite Rani Mukerji. What makes this news big isn't just the fact that the last time the two icons properly came together on screen, the year was 2006 — the film being Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, but also the fact that Rani will be returning to the movies after another mini-hiatus. For context, her last release was 2023 film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The Preport states: "Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna among others, and are now all set for a reunion. Rani Mukerji has been cast to play the part of Suhana Khan's mother, and it's a role which acts as a catalyst for the entire action-thriller in the film". And for anyone thinking that Rani's role will be cameo-adjacent, know that the report also clarifies the following: "It was a no-brainer for Rani to say yes to Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand's offer for King. She heard the part, and instantly agreed to on board the film. Rani's track is the heart of King, leading to the emotional depth". Other formidable names associated with the project so far are Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhay Verma. The big banner film is set to go on floors next week — May 20 to be exact. Following this will be a grand scale Europe schedule. As far as the release goes, makers are eyeing a late 2026 window. Are you excited to see SRK and Rani reunite on screen after almost 2 decades?
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Boycott of Norway Endorsed by Indian Movie Celebrity
The mother portrayed in the movie Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway has endorsed the petition Boycott Norway - Stop Child Trafficking. NORWAY, February 17, 2025 / / -- The author of the highly acclaimed Amazon book The Journey of a mother, Sagarika Chakraborty, recently endorsed the petition Boycott Norway - Stop Child Trafficking. Sagarika Chakraborty is the real mother depicted in the Indian award winning Netflix movie Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, where her part was played by movie star Rani Mukerji. The movie Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is inspired by the real-life story of Sagarika Chakraborty, whose children were kidnapped by Norwegian authorities (barnevernet). The petition Boycott Norway - Stop Child Trafficking now endorsed by Sagarika Chakraborty takes aim to boycott Norwegian companies and products to force the authorities in Norway to stop kidnapping children and return the children to their parents. The petition also has the support of Norwegian TikTok influencer Hans Anton Kristiansen. 'For decades, barnevernet has kidnapped thousands of children for profit,' said Hans Anton Kristiansen. 'The endorsement of the boycott petition from a world known Bollywood celebrity, gives hope to all the victims of human rights abuse violations in Norway.' The Norwegian welfare services or child protective services takes involuntary custody of double the amount of children than other comparable countries. In Norway, the immoral practice of kidnapping children is a business with several millionaires – and thousands of deaths. The results of this illegal child trafficking practices are devastating. Each year over 100 children under the care of barnevernet commits suicide, this is about 5 times the national average. That means barnevernet produces several burials every week. Following the release of the film, Norwegian Ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund criticized the film, stating that 'it incorrectly depicts Norway's belief in family life and our respect for different cultures.' This was countered by Sagarika Chakraborty who condemned the statements made by him adding, 'When the whole world can see the bond between me and my kids, the Norwegian Government continues to spread lies about me without even knowing my story'. +47 414 31 171
