Watch: SRK Helps Pregnant Deepika Padukone Climb Stairs On ‘King’ Set, Fans React
Shah Rukh Khan’s sweet gesture towards pregnant Deepika Padukone on the ‘King’ sets melted hearts online.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is once again winning the internet’s heart, and this time it has nothing to do with box office numbers! The ‘Badshah of Bollywood’ and his frequent co-star Deepika Padukone – who recently announced her second pregnancy – are currently busy filming their highly anticipated upcoming project, ‘King’, in South Africa. While fans have been eagerly waiting for any glimpse of the movie, a newly surfaced behind-the-scenes video from the sets has taken social media by storm.
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In the viral clip, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen offering his hand to help a pregnant Deepika navigate a flight of stairs between takes, leaving netizens swooning over his protective and gentlemanly gesture.
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Check out the viral video here:
In the leaked video capturing the sweet exchange, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen dressed in a sleek black shirt and pants. Mid-step, the superstar paused, looking back at his co-star before extending his hand in a deeply protective manner. Deepika, looking radiant in a bright orange top paired with vibrant, multi-coloured flowy pants, graciously accepted his support as they ascended the stairs together.
Unsurprisingly, the internet was quick to react, flooding platforms with praise for SRK’s endearing on-set demeanour. Fans immediately dubbed him the ultimate "green flag," with one user noting, "Green flag men, instilled in them by birth."
Admirers couldn't stop gushing over the dynamic, leaving comments like, "What a gentleman he is," "He is such a darling," and "Love & Respect Mr. Shah Rukh Khan King of Bollywood."
For many, seeing the iconic duo hold hands brought back a rush of cinematic nostalgia. The two stars have previously delivered massive hits together, including ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Chennai Express’, ‘Happy New Year’, and ‘Pathaan’. One emotional fan wrote, "Seeing SRK & Deepika walk hand-in-hand in those King leaks, just took me back to all those butterflies from #OmShantiOm, #ChennaiExpress & #HappyNewYear. Some pairs just age like fine wine #KingLeaks #SRKDeepika.”
This video emerged shortly after a series of images from the South Africa schedule of ‘King’ leaked online, showcasing the actors filming an elaborate, visually striking sequence. The photos spread like wildfire across fan pages, fuelling immense excitement.
However, director Siddharth Anand reacted strongly to the breach. Taking to X, he urged fans to stop circulating unauthorized content. "REQUEST TO ALL THE FANS. Please do not post or circulate any leaked multimedia from the sets of KING," Siddharth Anand wrote. He emphasised that the team is working "round the clock" to ensure a massive big-screen experience, pleading with the audience to avoid fragmented, out-of-context spoilers.
Promising to be a massive blockbuster, ‘King’ is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film features Shah Rukh Khan as a seasoned assassin navigating a dark underworld, with his real-life daughter Suhana Khan playing his protégé. The star-studded cast also includes Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat and more, with the film slated for a highly anticipated Christmas release.
Following a phenomenal 2023 – where ‘Pathaan’ grossed Rs 1055 crore worldwide and ‘Jawan’ brought in Rs 1160 crore (alongside ‘Dunki’ earning Rs 454 crore and a cameo in ‘Tiger 3’) – SRK took a break in 2024 before diving into ‘King’.
Meanwhile, Deepika, who was last seen in ‘Singham Again’, continues to work hard during her pregnancy, proving yet again why this iconic duo rules the industry.
