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Jackie Shroff Reflects on Shah Rukh Khan’s Loneliness, Teases Reunion in King

Industry sources suggest a reunion in the upcoming film King following Shroff’s reflections on Khan’s enduring sense of solitude.

Overview

  • Shroff said he first noticed Khan’s “akelapan” on the set of King Uncle, describing him as respectful, focused and charismatic yet aloof.
  • He recalled that Khan’s reserved demeanor remained unchanged during later projects such as Devdas.
  • Shroff likened superstardom to standing atop Mount Everest alone, saying “you will just have your shadow.”
  • They have co-starred in several films spanning from King Uncle in the early 1990s to Happy New Year in 2014.
  • Sources close to the project indicate Shroff may reunite with Khan in Siddharth Anand’s forthcoming film King.