New Delhi: Throughout 2023, Bollywood saw the unwavering dominance of Shah Rukh Khan. His movies – Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki – resonated strongly with audiences, marking significant success at the box office. Notably, his latest release, Dunki, continues to captivate audiences in theatres.
Adding to the excitement for his fans, rumours suggest an impending collaboration between SRK and acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for an upcoming project.
A source quoted in a report by Hindustan Times said, ‘There is inside chatter in the industry that Shah Rukh Khan is signing a Vishal Bhardwaj film for his next. The plan is in sync with his desire to keep surprising the audiences with his film choices.” The report also stated that it will be a typical “Vishal Bhardwaj film with all the thrills and shades that he likes to weave in his stories’.
The source further added, ‘Bhardwaj’s world of cinema is very different from the cinematic world and image of Shah Rukh. But the actor is ready to take it up as it offers something new to him. He has really liked the script with the two being in discussion mode for the same at the moment.’
‘Shah Rukh has made such unconventional choices all through his career. He has also worked with Amol Palekar in Paheli in the past, so it will be interesting what he would bring to Bhardwaj’s world. However, the industry is waiting for confirmation from either of them soon, the source concluded.
Vishal, known for his masterpieces like Omkara, Maqbool, and Haider, has expressed keen interest in working with SRK on numerous occasions. During the promotions of Khufiya, Vishal reminisced in an interview with News18, disclosing, ‘At one point, we came very close to working together. There was an official announcement, and we were gearing up to start filming, but somehow it didn’t materialize.’
Awaiting the official confirmation, movie enthusiasts are eager to witness what this potential collaboration might unfold, keeping their fingers crossed for an announcement that could mark an iconic union in Bollywood.