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“History is in the making”: Shah Rukh Khan’s chiselled look for ‘King’ sends internet into a frenzy

TOPSHOT – Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan greets fans with his iconic pose at his residence Mannat in Mumbai on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Sujit JAISWAL / AFP) (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL/AFP via Getty Images)

By: Vibhuti Pathak

Shah Rukh Khan, still riding high on the phenomenal success of Pathaan and Jawan, is making waves once again—this time for his jaw-dropping physical transformation for his next action film King. In his latest public appearance, Shah Rukh was clicked flaunting a chiselled physique, bulging biceps, and striking tattoos, all of which sent social media into a frenzy.

Dressed in a white vest, loose grey pants, a beanie, and dark sunglasses, the 58-year-old actor looked effortlessly cool while walking with his bodyguards. Paparazzi captured him graciously greeting fans before disappearing into his car—but the buzz he left behind hasn’t died down since.

Photos and videos went viral almost instantly, with fans showering the superstar with admiration and awe. One enthusiastic fan tweeted,
“What a look! 😧 King Khan just looking fantabulous in his latest look with tattoo 🎉🎉🎉 Brace yourselves for #King #shahrukhkhan #srk.”
Another follower echoed the sentiment with,
“History is in the making.”

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The excitement is more than just visual—it’s emotional for many. Shah Rukh’s transformation is widely seen as a testament to his unwavering dedication to reinventing himself for every role.

While details about King remain tightly under wraps, SRK had earlier teased the film during an event in Dubai.
“My director, who is Sidharth Anand, is very strict. He made Pathaan. So he is very strict. He said, ‘Don’t tell people about the film, what you are doing in it.’ So I can’t tell you, but I can assure you it will entertain you. You will have fun.”

He also couldn’t resist a cheeky jab at the film’s title, saying:
“I’ve used many titles…Now we have run out of titles… Now Shah Rukh Khan as Shah Rukh Khan in King. Thoda show-off hogaeya.”

Shah Rukh has also opened up about the grueling physical regime he’s undergoing for the film. During a live chat with the Artistic Director of the Locarno Film Festival, he shared:

“The next film I’m doing, King, I have to start working on it. Have to lose some weight and stretch a little so my groin doesn’t get caught while I am doing action. It’s very painful and hurtful. I have two bags full of icing machines. It’s the worst thing to see me on set after action. I look really cool in the film, but after that I look tied up, somebody is pressing my back. It’s difficult to walk and then suddenly you see people and send them flying kisses.”

The film is even more special as it stars Suhana Khan, marking her first big-screen collaboration with her father after her Netflix debut in The Archies. Directed by Sidharth Anand, known for big-budget blockbusters and stylized action, King promises to deliver SRK in yet another reinvented avatar—raw, powerful, and fiercely regal.

With fans calling the look “iconic,” “next-level,” and “hotter than ever,” one thing is clear: Shah Rukh Khan is far from done making cinematic history.

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