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Siddharth Anand reacts to Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan’s leaked pics

Siddharth Anand reacts to Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan’s leaked pics

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Director Siddharth Anand, who is currently helming the much-anticipated action spectacle King, starring Shah Rukh Khan, recently addressed the viral leak from the sets of the film featuring Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone. The filmmaker strongly reacted to the leak and posted a clear message, urging fans to let cinema keep its magic.  Siddharth Anand reacts to King images leak Filmmaker Siddharth Anand shared a poster on X (formerly Twitter) that read, “REQUEST TO ALL THE FANS. Please do not post or circulate any leaked multimedia from the sets of KING. The team is working round the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let us wait for the surprise on the big screen and for the assets to be revealed as the team of King originally intends to. Thank you for your love, support and cooperation. Shah Rukh Khan in and as KING.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Akshay Oberoi credits Siddharth Anand for boosting his confidence ahead of King

Akshay Oberoi credits Siddharth Anand for boosting his confidence ahead of King

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Actor Akshay Oberoi, who has reunited with Siddharth Anand after two years for “King,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, has spoken about the comfort he shares with the filmmaker, and added that he feels more confident stepping into the sets of the upcoming film.  Reflecting on their association, Akshay, who worked with the filmmaker in “Fighter,” expressed gratitude for being called back for another project. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Have to be a real duffer to…’: Siddharth Anand’s cryptic dig at Zakir Khan’s remark on Bollywood reaction to Dhurandhar

‘Have to be a real duffer to…’: Siddharth Anand’s cryptic dig at Zakir Khan’s remark on Bollywood reaction to Dhurandhar

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Comedian Zakir Khan recently stirred the pot with a cheeky swipe at Bollywood following the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, claiming the film’s blockbuster run has left many in the industry “jealous.” Now, filmmaker Siddharth Anand has seemingly responded to the jibe, underlining the contributions of those based in Mumbai’s Bandra and Juhu to the Hindi film industry. On Sunday, Zakir Khan took a dig at Bollywood over the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise. Siddharth Anand takes a dig at Zakir Siddharth, who has made films like Pathaan and Fighter, took to X (formerly Twitter) to take a dig at the comment. While Siddharth did not take Zakir’s name directly, he came out in defence of the ‘Juhu-Bandra’ crowd, underscoring their significant contribution to the film industry. He wrote, “Juhu – Bandra peeps have given all ATBBs (all-time blockbusters) since the past 50 years. You have to be a real duffer to undermine their contribution.” Many felt the Bandra-Juhu statement was in response to Zakir claiming that film fraternity …

Ramayana teaser: Karan Johar calls Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama ‘spectacular’, Hrithik Roshan calls it ‘insane’ | Bollywood News

Ramayana teaser: Karan Johar calls Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama ‘spectacular’, Hrithik Roshan calls it ‘insane’ | Bollywood News

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Ramayana teaser: The makers of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana unveiled the film’s much-awaited teaser on Thursday. The teaser offered a detailed look at Ranbir’s portrayal of Lord Rama in the film. It left fans stunned, who took to social media to shower praise on the film’s massive scale. Meanwhile, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Anand also shared their reactions, lauding the magnum opus. Karan shared the teaser and wrote, “CANNOT WAIT!!!! Ranbir Kapoor embodies Lord Rama with divine reverence and piousness… his last turn on hearing his name was the pièce de résistance of this spectacular first look…..” Siddharth Anand also took to social media to praise Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama. He wrote, “SPECTACULAR! Ranbir has nailed it as Lord Rama for me. I cannot wait to celebrate Diwali this year with #Ramayana on the biggest screen! Nitesh sir your craft is just awe-inspiring. Namit you have done what you promised!” ALSO READ | Ramayana Teaser Live Updates: Ranbir Kapoor looks majestic, royal in his first look as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s …

Saurabh Shukla reveals Shah Rukh Khan’s King cast has 70% of the film industry: ‘Every name that is big enough…’

Saurabh Shukla reveals Shah Rukh Khan’s King cast has 70% of the film industry: ‘Every name that is big enough…’

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Actor and filmmaker Saurabh Shukla has offered insights into the scale of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King, describing it as one of the most ambitious ensemble projects in recent Hindi cinema. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action drama has generated significant excitement for bringing together a mix of industry veterans and rising stars, promising a high-energy cinematic experience when it releases later this year. Saurabh Shukla shared an interesting update regarding being a part of Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana’s King. Saurabh Shukla on King’s cast In an interview with Hindi Rush, Saurabh explained that the film’s ensemble is unusually large, including actors from across the industry. “Not just me, King has 70 per cent of the film industry. Every name that is big enough, they are all there,” he said, highlighting the scale of casting. The film reportedly features superstar’s daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal, among others, making it one of the most star-packed films currently in production. …

Abhishek Bachchan’s SHOCKING look CONFIRMS his entry in Shah Rukh Khan’s King; actor joins action thriller as…; fans call it…

Abhishek Bachchan’s SHOCKING look CONFIRMS his entry in Shah Rukh Khan’s King; actor joins action thriller as…; fans call it…

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Abhishek Bachchan’s SHOCKING look CONFIRMS his entry in Shah Rukh Khan’s King; actor joins action thriller as…; fans call it… King is directed by Siddharth Anand features Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan and others. The film is set to release on December 24. Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is in a lot of discussion about his upcoming films these days. He recently confirmed that his new look is for the same film. As soon as this news came out, the excitement among the fans increased, and people reacted in different ways to his character. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. Abhishek Bachchan joins Shah Rukh Khan’s King Abhishek Bachchan talked about his new hairstyle and look during an event. When asked about his changed look, he said that he is glad that people have noticed his change. He is currently shooting for his new film. However, he did not reveal much about his character or the story of the film. He said, “I am just …

‘Working on SRK’s King as if it were our first film’: Says Siddharth Anand, reveals what he learnt from Dhurandhar

‘Working on SRK’s King as if it were our first film’: Says Siddharth Anand, reveals what he learnt from Dhurandhar

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After the phenomenal success of Pathaan (2023), which also marked Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated comeback to the silver screen, director Siddharth Anand and the actor have now reunited for King. The upcoming project, starring SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, is one of the most talked about releases of the year. Thanks to Pathaan, the bar is quite high and so are the expectations of the audience. But that does not put any added pressure on Siddharth. In a recent interview, the filmmaker shared that he is aware of the expectations. King Shah Rukh Khan and Dhurandhar Ranveer Singh In an interview with Variety India, Siddharth Anand shared that he knows the audience has high expectations, especially when the film stars a megastar like Shah Rukh Khan. But Siddharth believes that if he starts catering to the same, second-guessing what audiences will like, it will kill him as a filmmaker. Talking about King, the filmmaker shared, “We are working hard on King as if it were our first film. We …

Siddharth Anand says there’s no box office pressure with Shah Rukh Khan’s King, doesn’t want to ‘pander’ to expectations

Siddharth Anand says there’s no box office pressure with Shah Rukh Khan’s King, doesn’t want to ‘pander’ to expectations

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is all set to return to his action-packed avatar with Siddharth Anand’s upcoming film King. This marks their second collaboration after Pathaan, which emerged as a blockbuster in 2023, grossing ₹1,050 crore worldwide. Siddharth Anand talks about meeting audience’s expectations with King. Siddharth Anand talks about meeting audience expectations with King In a recent interview with Variety India, Siddharth spoke about working hard on King and addressing the expectations surrounding its box office performance. When asked whether there was pressure to achieve a certain box office figure with King, Siddharth said, “I wouldn’t say there’s pressure, but I would say there are expectations. And that comes when you work with a megastar like SRK. So, I’m aware of those expectations. But if I start pandering to them, then it’s a mistake; I’ll go wrong in my filmmaking. Because if there were a formula for catering, then everyone would be making blockbusters.” He further spoke about not following a formula and added, “If you start following a success formula, you begin …

‘Fighter wasn’t a commercial war film’: Siddharth Anand defends film’s mediocre box office performance, says it ‘appealed to a limited audience’ | Bollywood News

‘Fighter wasn’t a commercial war film’: Siddharth Anand defends film’s mediocre box office performance, says it ‘appealed to a limited audience’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiFeb 11, 2026 09:39 PM IST Filmmaker Siddharth Anand is credited with helming hit action films like Hrithik Roshan’s War and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. The director has once again reunited with SRK for his upcoming film King. However, in his filmography, the one film that released amid high expectations to mint big money but underperformed was the 2024 release Fighter, which brought together two of the industry’s most glamorous stars — Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. In a recent interaction, Anand spoke about Fighter’s failure at the box office and explained how the film was made for a niche audience and wasn’t a typical “commercial war film”. Speaking to Variety India, Siddharth said, “When I look back at it now, I look back at it dispassionately. I still see Fighter as being one of my best films. If I have made nine films, including King, it’ll be in the top three films of my filmography. I’m very proud of it and really amazed at the work that went into it. I’m amazed …

Siddharth Anand reacts as girl makes fun of her school friend who works as a delivery person, calls him ‘true hero’

Siddharth Anand reacts as girl makes fun of her school friend who works as a delivery person, calls him ‘true hero’

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Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has reacted to a video in which a girl made fun of her school friend, who now works as a delivery boy. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), social media user Saffron Chargers shared the clip as the friends met on the road. Siddharth Anand reacted to a post about a delivery person. Girl makes fun of school friend for working as a delivery person In the video, recorded by the girl, she said how he used to motivate them in school to study. Laughing, she added that at the age of 30, he is working as a delivery person. Sitting on a scooter, the boy was seen laughing but was visibly uncomfortable. Making fun of him, she continued, if he was feeling good as a delivery person. The boy kept smiling. The video ended with the girl saying that she would forward the clip to all their friends. The clip was shared with the caption, “A pizza delivery boy met his school-time female friend on the road…She started recording and mocked him: …