Shah Rukh Khan confirms reuniting with 'strict director' Siddharth Anand for King; reacts to his age-defying looks

On Sunday, January 26, superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended an event at the Global Village in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Several videos and pictures from the event have surfaced on social media. SRK, who is known for his witty remarks, passed a playful comment on his youthful look. He even shared an exciting update on his upcoming movie, King co-starring Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. Read on...

What did Shah Rukh Khan say about King?

Recently, it was reported that not Sujoy Ghosh but Siddharth Anand will helm King. Now, King Khan himself has confirmed the same. It will mark his second collaboration with him after Pathaan. During the event, he spilled the beans on his shooting updates. He went on to call Siddharth a 'strict' director. SRK said, "I'm not just shooting it here, I'm shooting it in Mumbai now when I go back in a couple of months. 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. I've used many titles...Now we have run out of titles...Now Shah Rukh Khan as Shah Rukh Khan in King. That was a bit of a show-off." Have a look:

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Shah Rukh Khan confirms @justSidAnand to direct #King! 🔥♥️ The excitement begins ❤️🔥@iamsrk @GlobalVillageAE#GlobalVillage #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #KingKhan #Dubai #DubaiGlobalVillage #SRKinDubai #King pic.twitter.com/f1I2Gv2T2W

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) January 26, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan talks about his age

At the same event, the Zero actor was seen having fun while speaking about his age. Talking about his age-defying looks, he jokingly said, "I am turning 60 in one more year, this year, but damn, I look like 30. I just want to tell you, 'Main kuch cheezein bhool jaata hoon yaar."

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh even grooved to his songs including Chammak Challo, Jhoome Jo Pathaan, and Chaiyya Chaiyya, and wowed the audience. They were seen hooting and cheering for him. He also sang Chaleya, the hit track from his film Jawan. 

Speaking about his upcoming film, King is one of the most awaited films. Nothing much about the project is revealed. It is expected to hit the big screens in 2026.