Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently busy shooting for ‘King’, wants to avoid physically demanding roles in future and is reportedly eyeing a return to the romance genre.
According to a report in Pinkvilla, the actor was recently offered a “big-budget, old-school, mature romantic drama,” the script of which left the actor impressed.
“This isn’t a rehash of his earlier roles… it’s an age-appropriate narrative set in a more mature world of love, layered with emotional depth and drama. The film positions him as the quintessential poster boy of romance,” a source close to the actor said.
SRK has also been reportedly offered a Farah Khan film, and the actor is likely to finalise his next project by June.
“Shah Rukh Khan is equally excited about both projects, the Farah Khan directorial and this newly offered romantic saga. A final decision is expected by June, once he has had ample time to evaluate both scripts and their development progress. And he continues to meet and hear many other top names from the Indian Film Industry,” the insider added.
The source further disclosed that since the actor has delivered several action films recently, he now wants to do a romantic film.
“After delivering back-to-back action spectacles, Shah Rukh Khan is keen to step away from physically demanding roles, following medical advice and minor injuries sustained over the past few years. This romantic drama, therefore, arrives at the right time. SRK is clear to start shooting for his next, post the release of King, certainly from January or February 2027,” the insider said.
Shah Rukh’s ‘King’ also stars his daughter Suhana Khan in a key role, along with Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan.
