King set leak shows Abhishek Bachchan in villainous avatar with a shotgun
Actor Abhishek Bachchan’s look from King has been leaked online as the shooting of the film continues in Mumbai after the South Africa schedule. The picture has surfaced despite director Siddharth Anand’s appeal against sharing scenes from the sets.
Actor Abhishek Bachchan has started shooting for the much awaited film KingAnd her look has already been leaked online. The photo, revealing his presence as the film’s antagonist, is the latest in a series of behind-the-scenes footage from the action film to surface online.
Earlier, pictures and videos of actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone from the South Africa schedule of the film had also surfaced online. This prompted director Siddharth Anand to request on X that fans refrain from sharing scenes from the sets.
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Abhishek’s look King leak
In the viral picture, reportedly taken during an outdoor shoot, Bachchan is seen standing on top of a vehicle with a gun in his hands. He is seen against a rugged mountain background and is wearing a long gray overcoat over a dark dress.
The cast has recently gone to South Africa to shoot a song sequence and climax. After a two-week schedule there, the team returned to Mumbai for the next phase of the large-scale action film.
Deepika and Shahrukh’s scenes surfaced online
Before Bachchan’s photo surfaced, Deepika was seen doing a film with Shahrukh. A video shows both the actors shooting on a beach in South Africa at sunset. In the clip, Deepika was seen in a white dress, while Shahrukh was seen in a striped shirt and black trousers.
Other stills from the same schedule showed them walking hand in hand while shooting a song. In those pictures, Deepika was seen in a floral-print gown, while Shahrukh was seen in an unbuttoned printed shirt with salt-and-pepper hair. Another behind-the-scenes clip shows Shah Rukh stopping on the stairs, turning back and extending his hand towards Deepika, before the two walk away between takes.
Siddharth Anand asks fans not to share leaks
In a statement posted earlier on social media, the director wrote, “Request to all fans. Please do not post or broadcast any leaked multimedia from the sets of King. The team is working around the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let’s wait for the surprises on the big screen and wait for the King team to seamlessly unveil the property. Thank you for your love, support and collaboration.”
More information about the film
King also stars Shah Rukh’s daughter Suhana Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma in lead roles. It is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.
This film will be released in theaters on December 24.