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Abhishek Bachchan has revealed a pivotal advice Shah Rukh Khan gave him and the significant role the Bollywood icon played in his own film career.
Ahead of King release, Bachchan shared a piece of advice he received before he made his own acting debut.
Abhishek Bachchan recalls early years with star kids
Speaking to BBC Asian Network, the actor looked back at the years when he would spend weekends playing cricket at filmmaker Aditya Chopra's house alongside Uday Chopra, Sikandar Kher and Hrithik Roshan.
He said that Khan was also around during that time and acted as the "elder brother" for the group.
Talking about Khan's involvement in his professional journey, he shared that the DDLJ star "literally taken personal responsibility several times now, including in King as well".
A pivotal conversation with Shah Rukh Khan before debut
Abhishek also recalled a conversation with Shah Rukh before he entered the film industry.
He had asked Khan which film was his favourite, to which the superstar replied, "My favourite film is the film I am doing right now. Because if that is not my favourite film, then why am I doing it?"
Abhishek Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan movies
With the pair teaing up for the new film, here's a look at their iconic past projects together.
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Released in August 2006, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was a controversial film of its time which followed an ex-footballer and a teacher who were unhappy in their respective marriages and found true love in each other.
The film starred Khan as Dev Saran, while Bachchan played Rishi Talwar.
Happy New Year (2014)
Helmed by Farah Khan, the action-comedy heist film stars Khan as Charlie and Bachchan in a dual role as Nandu Bhide and Vicky Grover.
King (2026)
Meanwhile, King is directed by Siddharth Anand and backed by Gauri Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.
The action thriller features Shah Rukh Khan alongside Suhana Khan, who will make her theatrical debut with the film. She plays a young protege trained by Khan's veteran assassin.
King also stars Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhay Verma, Jaideep Ahlawat, Bachchan and Arshad Warsi.
Recent reports have also suggested that Kareena Kapoor Khan could reunite with Khan for a dance number in the film. King is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on December 24, 2026.
