Shah Rukh Khan Reveals Details On Upcoming Film 'King', Weight-Loss Training | Locarno Film Festival

At the 77th Locarno Film Festival, Shah Rukh Khan was honored with the Pardo alla Carriera (Career Leopard) lifetime achievement award. During a conversation with festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro, SRK discussed his preparation for his next film, King. He revealed that he has been considering this project for several years and will be collaborating with filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh. Khan also mentioned he needs to lose weight and do some stretching for the role. The film is set to feature his daughter, Suhana Khan. SRK reflected on the challenges of action films, noting the difficulty and exhaustion involved. Despite using doubles for dangerous stunts, he emphasized the importance of doing much of the work himself to maintain authenticity. In his speech, Khan expressed gratitude for the warm reception and praised Locarno’s vibrant atmosphere. He shared his views on cinema’s power as a universal art form and vowed to continue pushing his creative boundaries. Khan ended his speech with his signature humor, joking about the award’s lengthy name. The festival was filled with moments celebrating SRK's remarkable career and his enduring charm.