Abhishek Bachchan recalls how King co-star Shah Rukh Khan took 'personal responsibility' for his career, calls him an 'elder brother'

Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan share a bond that goes back several years, from playing cricket together as youngsters to sharing screen space in films. The two actors are now set to reunite in Siddharth Anand's upcoming action thriller King, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 24, 2026. Ahead of the film's release, a video of Abhishek speaking about his equation with Shah Rukh and the advice he received from him has surfaced online.

Abhishek Bachchan recalls childhood cricket matches with Shah Rukh Khan

In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Abhishek went back to the days when he would spend his Sundays playing cricket at filmmaker Aditya Chopra's house. Uday Chopra, Hrithik Roshan and Sikandar Kher were among his regular teammates. Shah Rukh Khan was also around during those gatherings.




Remembering those days, Abhishek said, "Before I became an actor, on Sundays, my dear friend Uday Chopra and I used to go to Uday's house, and his elder brother, Uday Chopra, and a whole group of us used to play cricket in the afternoons and time to time Shah Rukh would come and play with us. And Shah Rukh has always been like an elder brother. You know, he's somebody I have immense love and respect for."

Abhishek also spoke about the support he has received from Shah Rukh throughout his journey in the film industry. He revealed that the superstar has often taken a personal interest in his career and has guided him on several occasions.

Talking about their association, Abhishek said Shah Rukh has "literally taken personal responsibility several times now, including in King as well".

Shah Rukh Khan's career advice to Abhishek

During the conversation, Abhishek also recalled an interaction with Shah Rukh from before he entered the film industry.

"I remember asking him this question, because that's something you always want to know, you know, which is your favourite film?" Abhishek recalled. "My favourite film is the film I'm doing right now. Because if that isn't my favourite, then why am I doing it?" SRK told him.

The two will now share screen space again in King.

All you need to know about Shah Rukh Khan's King

Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is backed by Gauri Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, along with Siddharth and Mamta Anand's Marflix Pictures.

The action thriller marks Suhana Khan's theatrical debut. She plays a young protege who is trained by Shah Rukh's character, a veteran assassin. The film also features Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Jaideep Ahlawat and Arshad Warsi. Recent reports have also suggested that Kareena Kapoor Khan could reunite with Shah Rukh for a dance number.

King is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026.