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Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shah Rukh Khan's ‘Billy Hill' t-shirt, muscular physique and tattoos in new VIDEO amid King shoot break the internet: ‘Cooking with this look'
Shah Rukh Khan is currently busy shooting for his highly anticipated actioner, King, which is being directed by Siddharth Anand. The makers have brought some of the biggest names in the industry on board, raising anticipation amongst fans all the more. Amid the ongoing shoot, the superstar's new look with a bulked-up physique and tattoos over his body has left fans extremely excited. A new video of Shah Rukh Khan shows the superstar making a heroic entry as he comes out of the lift. If the public spotting involves King Khan, it is bound to stir the internet, but this time, fans had an even more special reason for it. The clip showed the superstar's stubble look with a bulked-up physique and tattoos all over his arms. In addition to this, SRK was seen donning a white t-shirt with 'Billy Hill' written on it, leaving us wondering if his character is also inspired by the gangster. The superstar looked extremely hot in his new avatar as he paired the t-shirt with a white beanie cap and gray jogger pants. He obliged what appeared to be hotel staff with a wave before leaving. Watch video This comes at a time when he is shooting for his highly anticipated King, leaving fans all the more excited about it. Several internet users hailed King Khan's look, as one user wrote, "OMG!!! He is cookingggg with this look," another excited fan exclaimed, "AYOOOOOOOOI WHATTTTTTTTTTT." A third fan exclaimed, "Ufffffffffffffffffffffffff, Faxxxxxxx what the hellava good and handsome he is looking....." while one more fan stated, "kya look hai king khan just nailed it in this look." For the unversed, William Charles Hill was an English criminal, linked to smuggling, protection rackets, and extreme violence. He was one of the foremost perpetrators of organized crime in London from the 1920s through to the 1960s. Pinkvilla exclusively informed you last year that a very cool, full of attitude and swag character with shades of gray for SRK in King has been designed. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is looking at a grand release in the last quarter of 2026 – in the window of October 1 to December 31.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top Bollywood movies shot in Dubai and the UAE
Dubai and the UAE, the opulent places in the world, with a scenic skyline and magnificent view, have some of Bollywood's favourite areas to shoot films. Over the years, the filmmakers have explored the luxurious lanes and skyscrapers to film the sequences, enhancing the sophistication and extravagance. From 'Pathaan' to 'Partner,' let's take a look at the Bollywood films that were shot in Dubai and the UAE 'Welcome' franchise The 'Welcome' film franchise, a comedy family drama, is renowned for its classic dialogue and memorable characters. A couple of party sequences and glorious scenes were shot in parts of Dubai, especially the Grand Hyatt Hotel at the edge of Dubai's creek and Dragon Mart, according to Pick Your Trail. 'Happy New Year' 'Happy New Year' dedicated an entire song, 'Satakli,' to the scenic views of Dubai, including a nod to the grand Burj Khalifa. Farah Khan's film was shot in Dubai, with a majority of the film revolving around a dance competition in the UAE. The film was shot in a lavish hotel, Atlantis, The Palm. 01:51 Satakli: Happy New Year 'Bang Bang!' Siddharth Anand's 'Bang Bang!' was shot in the scenic places of the UAE, where the skyscrapers served as the perfect balance to Hrithik Roshan's fabulous action sequences. The film was shot in the Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel, the Emirates Palace, Yas Island, and the Liwa oasis, according to The Location Guide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'Airlift' 'Airlift,' the prominent film in Bollywood starring Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, was shot in a couple of places in the UAE, specifically in Ras Al Khaimah. The structures complemented well to show the torn-out Kuwait after the attack by Iraq, accurately recreating the magic on the silver screen. AIRLIFT THEATRICAL TRAILER | Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur | Releasing on 22nd January, 2016 |T-Series 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' 'Bunty Aur Babli 2,' the beautifully chaotic film, was shot in parts of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to show the luxurious backdrop of the con artists. Varun R. Sharma's film was shot at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and Emirates Palace for a sequence of the hotels, according to the Gulf News. 'The Crew' 'The Crew' starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu, was shot in multiple opulent cities in the world, and one of which is the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi. With the iconic UAE landmarks, the film captured the essence of the luxurious skyscrapers and the culture. Crew - Official Trailer 'Pathaan' 'Pathaan' achieved impeccable success at the box office. The reason? The action sequences between Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham were shot at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard. The reports suggest that the Boulevard was shut down for the first time to shoot the action sequence, which was the 'toughest' one ever, according to the film director Siddharth Anand. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
King: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan starrer to ditch Christmas, Diwali and Eid release? Here's what we know
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is all set for his upcoming film King. Directed by Siddharth Anand, he is teaming up with his daughter Suhana Khan for the first time. The film has already made fans excited even before the filming began. Now, as per a report, King won't be eyeing a Christmas, Diwali, or Eid release but will instead go for Gandhi Jayanti release in 2026. Yes, you heard that right! A report in Mid-day stated that the filming of King has started on May 21 at Mumbai's iconic Mehboob Studios, with Suhana Khan diving into her first scene. Day one wasn't short on star power, either — Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana, and Saurabh Shukla were all part of an intense 12-hour shoot, running from morning till night. The crew is in for a packed week ahead, with no breaks. The report also stated that though filming has just begun, the release date of the film is being finalised already. The much-awaited actioner is gearing up to hit the theaters on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a major holiday. According to the same report, trade experts are impressed with this strong move and are excited about the release on this date. Earlier, on May 20, director Siddharth Anand took to X (formerly Twitter) and dropped a cryptic post. He wrote, 'Tomorrow,' and added an evil eye emoticon. Though he didn't give any further details, it seems he was hinting at the King shooting the next day. There were reports that they will begin the shoot on May 21, a day before Suhana Khan 's birthday that falls on May 22. For the unversed, King will mark Shah Rukh Khan's second collaboration with Siddharth Anand after Pathaan. The film will also star Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma in important roles apart from SRK and Suhana.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ahead of Suhana Khan's birthday, Siddharth Anand hints at announcement related to her film with dad Shah Rukh Khan, King
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's darling daughter Suhana Khan is turning 25 on May 22. While Suhana already debuted in Zoya Akhtar's teen Netflix film The Archies in 2023, this young star is all set for her big screen launch in a full-fledged commercial role, in director Siddharth Anand's film King. And looks like the makers have some announcements to make her special day! Suhana will be playing a pivotal role in the film King, and is sharing screen space with father Shah Rukh Khan. On Wednesday night, Siddharth Anand made a single-word tweet that read, 'Tomorrow,' with an evil eye emoji. The cryptic post started a fan frenzy, as many interpreted it to mean that the shoot of the much-awaited Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan starrer King is all set to start. While there are reports that the film might go on floors soon, a few are also expecting a poster or any first look reveal by the makers. The film also marks the long-speculated and highly anticipated collaboration between SRK and director Siddharth Anand. The duo delivered Pathaan two years ago. SRK followed it up with jawan and Dunki. Tomorrow. 🧿 — Siddharth Anand (@justSidAnand) May 20, 2025 Fans are expecting that the first look poster or teaser might be revealed on Suhana Khan's special day. As per a few reports, a Suhana-centric reveal is very much on the cards. According to reports, King will see Shah Rukh Khan step into the role of a powerful don, an influential figure in the crime world. The story revolves around his character mentoring a young woman, played by Suhana, as she learns to survive in a high-stakes, dangerous world. Rani Mukerji is reportedly set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan on screen after a gap of 19 years in King. Rani's role will be integral to the film's emotional arc and she is likely to play the mother of Suhana's character. Deepika Padukone is also expected to join the ensemble. After films like War, Pathaan, and Fighter, Siddharth Anand has set his bar high and fans are looking forward for an ambitious action-drama. Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat and the Ram-Lakhan duo, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor are also a part of the film King. Arshad Warsi has also come on board. While Abhay is expected to be seen as Suhana Khan's love interest, Abhishek Bachchan will be playing a formidable enemy. Anil Kapoor will be reportedly seen as an assassin, while Arshad Warsi's role is described as 'sweet, quirky, funny, and cute' with subtle grey shades. With this stunning star power and a seasoned director, King is certainly a much-awaited film. The film is slated for a grand release in late 2026. Kriti works as a Copy Editor for the Entertainment section of Indian Express Online ( She is great at web stories, galleries, and Express Archive's photo stories. She is good at spotting stories from social media posts. She makes the copies well-loaded with content, photos, tweets, and other related social media posts to make it interesting for the readers. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai (Specialization in New Media), Kriti has been a part of the organisation since November 2015. She took a transfer from Delhi to Bengaluru in April 2017. ... Read More
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Siddharth Anand just confirm the start of 'King' shoot ahead of Suhana Khan's birthday?
Siddharth Anand's cryptic 'Tomorrow' post with a nazar emoji sparked excitement about the 'King' shoot starring Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan. Fans flooded social media with enthusiastic messages. The film also features Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji in a key emotional role. The collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand for the upcoming action film 'King' has generated huge anticipation in Bollywood. With the cast expanding to include several exciting new faces, Siddharth recently shared a mysterious update hinting that filming is underway, further fueling fans' confidence. Siddharth Anand's Mysterious Post On May 20, Siddharth sparked curiosity among fans by sharing a mysterious post on X. With just the word 'Tomorrow' and a nazar amulet emoji, the director kept things vague but impactful. This brief message quickly ignited excitement and speculation online, with many guessing it hints at the start of filming for 'King'. Fans React Fans flooded social media with enthusiastic messages about King. One user cheered, "Kill it with the King," while another eagerly shared, "Waiting for KING to conquer." A third fan expressed their excitement with a spirited, "KKKKIIIINNNNGGGG." Meanwhile, a devoted follower appealed to the director, saying, "Sir, we SRK fans wait with baited breath for every film of his, pls try to keep the immense faith we hav on ur vision & hope u present our KING in the most KINGLY manner in ur magnum opus namely KING. ALL THE VERY BEST." Star-Studded Cast The cast of 'King' also includes Deepika Padukone , Abhishek Bachchan, and others. Reports from Pinkvilla reveal that Rani Mukerji will portray Suhana Khan 's mother in the film. Her role is significant, contributing deeply to the emotional narrative, and is expected to be a pivotal part of the story rather than just a brief appearance. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
